High cholesterol may contribute to asthma

Researchers suggest inflammation may be the link between both conditionsNew research suggests high cholesterol in children can increase their risk of developing asthma.A team led by Dr. Baha Al-Shawwa of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee looked for a potential link between the two conditions because both involve inflammation.

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