Contribution of obesity to breathlessness in a large nationally representative sample of Australian adults.
Yue-Liang Leon GuoMaria R AmponLeanne M PoulosSharon R DavisBrett G ToelleGuy B MarksHelen K ReddelPublished in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2022)
Our results demonstrate that obesity accounts for around a quarter of breathlessness symptoms in Australian adults. This has important implications for health policy in light of the global trend in increasing obesity.