Fat Build-Up in Lungs

Can fat really build up in our lungs? Rachael Rettner, senior writer for Live answers these concerns for us. This is just one insidious place that fat can accumulate!

For the first time, there is a new study that shows fat can accumulate in the airway walls of the lungs. The accumulation was higher among those who were overweight or obese, compared with those having a normal weight. The findings also explain in part why obesity is a risk factor for asthma as well. This association has been known for years, but the link is not …read more