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ArticleAllergy, asthma & immunology research2025

Triglyceride-Glucose Body Mass Index Predicts Asthma Exacerbations: A Prospective Study.

Fan Gao, Jiahui Lei, Yingjie Guo, Limin Zhao

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Fan GaoDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9190-0613
Jiahui LeiDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7032-2916
Yingjie GuoDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2529-4305
Limin ZhaoDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China. 18538297806@wo.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5900-3236

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Henan Province Medical Science and Technology Research and Development Plan SBGJ202302003
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Abstract

purposeInsulin resistance, a central feature of metabolic syndrome, has been associated with asthma exacerbations. However, the role of metabolic markers, specifically the triglyceride-glucose body mass index (TyG-BMI), in predicting asthma exacerbations is not fully explored. This study explored the predictive value of the TyG-BMI, a biomarker of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, in the risk of asthma exacerbations.

methodsThis single-center prospective cohort study enrolled 484 patients with stable asthma between March and October of 2023. The study employed K-means clustering analysis to categorize patients according to TyG-BMI. The primary endpoint was the first occurrence of asthma exacerbation during one year of follow-up. Additionally, weighted quantile sum regression was performed to quantify the contribution of fasting triglycerides (TGs), fasting blood glucose, and BMI to the TyG-BMI, aiming to provide a more comprehensive explanation.

resultsOf the 484 patients who met the study criteria, 359 experienced exacerbations during the study period. The fully adjusted model showed an odds ratio of 10.65 (95% confidence interval, 2.51-45.25) for patients with higher TyG-BMI levels. Restricted cubic spline analysis revealed a threshold effect at the TyG-BMI of 215, beyond which the asthma exacerbation rate increased significantly. Weight assignment analysis indicated that TG was the primary contributor to the TyG-BMI.

conclusionsThe TyG-BMI is an independent risk factor for asthma exacerbation, highlighting its potential utility in identifying high-risk patients and guiding personalized interventions.

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Asthmabody mass indexglucoseinsulin resistancemetabolic syndrometriglyceride

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