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ArticleBMC pulmonary medicine2025

The influence of obesity on IOS parameters in asthma, COPD, and other lung diseases: analyzed by random forest.

Thomas Ringbaek, Lars Froelund, Jann Mortensen, Henrik H El Ali

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Article in BMC pulmonary medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Thomas RingbaekAllergy and Lung Clinic Helsingør, Sct. Olai Gade, Helsingør, Denmark.
Lars FroelundAllergy and Lung Clinic Helsingør, Sct. Olai Gade, Helsingør, Denmark.
Jann MortensenDepartment of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. Jann.Mortensen@regionh.dk.
Henrik H El AliDepartment of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study investigates the impact of obesity on impulse oscillometry (IOS) parameters in individuals with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), other lung diseases, and non-respiratory conditions. With rising obesity rates, understanding its effects on respiratory health is increasingly essential. We aimed to evaluate IOS parameters as predictors of respiratory dysfunction across different BMI categories, offering insights into managing complex cases involving obesity and lung disease.

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed IOS data from 1,947 patients referred to a secondary care allergy and lung clinic. IOS parameters assessed included total and peripheral airway resistance (R

resultsObesity significantly affected IOS parameters, with R

conclusionsIOS parameters, particularly R

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AsthmaObesityOscillometryPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveAdultAgedAirway ResistanceBody Mass IndexFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRandom ForestRetrospective StudiesBody mass indexImpulse oscillometryObesityPredictive modelingRandom forest analysisRespiratory dysfunction

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PMID40336018
PMCPMC12057026

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