Related Conditions to Asthma - GERD, Depression, Allergies & More
There are other chronic diseases that are common complications of asthma or that often occur alongside asthma. Get more information on conditions such as allergies, GERD, depression, and more.
Obesity and Asthma: Is There a Link
Obesity and asthma—much has been made recently about a possible link between obesity and asthma. New research suggests that obesity causes asthma.
Obesity and asthma—much has been made recently about a possible link between obesity and asthma. New research suggests that obesity causes asthma.
Asthma and Depression
Depression is a common complication of chronic illnesses, and estimates indicate that up to one-third of patients with a serious medical condition also experience depression. That's as true for people with asthma as for those with other chronic conditions.
Depression is a common complication of chronic illnesses, and estimates indicate that up to one-third of patients with a serious medical condition also experience depression. That's as true for people with asthma as for those with other chronic conditions.
GERD and Asthma
Studies have shown that approximately 75% of asthma patients also suffer from GERD. It has also been found that asthmatics are twice as likely to have GERD as non-asthmatics.
Studies have shown that approximately 75% of asthma patients also suffer from GERD. It has also been found that asthmatics are twice as likely to have GERD as non-asthmatics.