The influence of constipation on asthma: A real-world, population-based cohort study.

Yen-Chu Huang Meng-Che Wu Yu-Hsun Wang James Cheng-Chung Wei

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

Constipation relates to a significantly increased risk of asthma. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of asthma in constipated people. Further research is warranted to investigate the possible pathological mechanisms of this association.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
allergic rhinitis
primary care
irritable bowel syndrome
air pollution
abdominal pain