Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Patients Breathe Easier, Use 50 Percent Fewer Prescriptions

Another benefit of rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery is a 50 percent reduction in use of prescription breathing medications, according to a study published this month in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. “Not only do patients breathe easier, less money is spent on prescription health care costs,” said Naveen Sikka, MD, lead author. “Better quality of life, possible reduction of chronic breathing problems, including asthma, and lower health care costs significantly benefit patients and help to reduce the national health care crisis.” . read more.