Strengthening the lines of defence
A study by Shore (2008) revealed the effectiveness of bariatric surgery procedure or diet-induced weight loss in improving several asthma outcomes such as severity, hospitalisation, and use of medications. With weight loss, there would be a reduction in the obstruction and hypersensitivity of the airway. There would also be an increased in elastic load on respiratory muscle as well as an improvement in lung function (Maniscalco et al 2008). Weight loss could also relieve GERD symptoms as the decrease in fat around the abdomen might reduce reflux