Metabolic Syndrome and Asthma: Options for Early Diagnosis of Co-Morbidity
The authors describe the relationship between metabolic syndrome and asthma and current thinking about the shared common pathophysiological mechanisms of these diseases. They also suggest an algorithm for diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in asthmatic patients. This algorithm can be used for timely detection of certain components of metabolic syndrome in this patient population, so that appropriate treatment may be provided at an early stage to prevent further complications.