Prevalence of Obesity and Its Associated Comorbidities in Adults with Asthma: A Single-Center Study in Saudi Arabia
Abdulrhman S. Alghamdi,
Khalid S. Alwadeai,
Mohammed A. Almeshari,
Saad A. Alhammad,
Sulaiman S. Alsaif,
Wael A. Alshehri,
Mushabbab A. Alahmari,
Turki M. Alanazi,
Rayan A. Siraj,
Fahad Abuguyan,
Tareq F. Alotaibi,
Saleh S. Algarni
Affiliations
Abdulrhman S. Alghamdi
Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11411, Saudi Arabia
Khalid S. Alwadeai
Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11411, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed A. Almeshari
Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11411, Saudi Arabia
Saad A. Alhammad
Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11411, Saudi Arabia
Sulaiman S. Alsaif
Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11411, Saudi Arabia
Wael A. Alshehri
Department of Respiratory Therapy, King Saud University Medical City Hospital, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia
Mushabbab A. Alahmari
Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha 67714, Saudi Arabia
Turki M. Alanazi
Department of Respiratory Therapy, King Saud bin Abdelaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
Rayan A. Siraj
Department of Respiratory Care, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
Fahad Abuguyan
Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11411, Saudi Arabia
Tareq F. Alotaibi
Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 14611, Saudi Arabia
Saleh S. Algarni
Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 14611, Saudi Arabia
Background and Objectives: Asthma is associated with several comorbidities, one of which is obesity. The worldwide increase in obesity has been accompanied by a parallel rise in asthma prevalence, with obesity recognized as a significant risk factor for both the development and severity of asthma. Obesity is often linked to various comorbidities, which can complicate asthma management and lead to poorer clinical outcomes. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of obesity and its comorbidities in adults with asthma in a single center in Saudi Arabia, providing an overview of the associated health implications. Materials and Methods: This single-center, retrospective study aimed to assess the prevalence of obesity and other comorbidities in asthma patients. Data were collected from King Khalid University Hospital in Saudi Arabia between July 2023 and December 2023. Results: This study revealed that 72.1% of asthma patients were either obese or overweight. Female patients had significantly higher BMI values compared to males. Our study revealed that 38.21% of female asthma patients (mean age = 57 ± 13.85 years) had comorbidities compared to 24.14% of male asthma patients (mean age = 59 ± 14.02 years). Furthermore, the proportion of obese asthmatic patients with comorbidities was significantly greater than those without comorbidities. Conclusions: This study investigates obesity prevalence and associated comorbidities in adult asthmatics in a single center in Saudi Arabia. The findings reveal a 72.1% rate of obesity and overweight among asthmatic patients, with higher BMI and comorbidity prevalence in females. These results underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing obesity and comorbidities, especially in female asthmatics.
