Fatty Foods Might Contribute To Childhood Asthma

Key Takeaways

Fatty foods might contribute to a severe form of asthma in children

Unsaturated fatty acids can contribute to neutrophilic asthma by promoting inflammation

These fats cause an accumulation of white blood cells linked to inflammation

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fatty foods might contribute to asthma in children, a new study says.

Fats found in certain foods are linked to neutrophilic asthma, a non-allergic type of asthma triggered by microbial and bacterial proteins, researchers reported Aug. 27 in the journal Science Translational Medicine .

Specifically, a type of saturated fatty acid called stearic acid – often found in animal fat and processed foods – appears to start a chain reaction that can lead to neutrophilic asthma, researchers said.

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