About The Study: This study found an association between glucagonlike peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) use and a lower risk of acute asthma exacerbations in adolescents with overweight or obesity. The findings suggest a potential dual benefit for this population, where a single class of medication could address both weight management and lower risk for asthma exacerbation, thereby potentially reducing the burden of 2 common and interconnected chronic conditions.
Corresponding Authors: To contact the corresponding authors, email Lin-Shien Fu, MD, (linshienfu@gmail.com) and Tim C. C. Lin, PhD, (chichenlin1@gmail.com).
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.51611)
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