Research Reveals Severe Obesity Accelerates Lung Aging and Reduces Respiratory Function

Oct 07, 2025 07:04 pm CST

New research from the University of Bonn demonstrates that severe obesity restructures lung tissue in ways similar to premature aging, affecting lung elasticity and breathing capacity. Scientists discovered that obesity causes fat accumulation in lung fibroblasts and alters the extracellular matrix, potentially explaining why overweight individuals often experience respiratory difficulties.