Role of Weight Management in the Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Publication Date: October 2, 2018

Treatment

The ATS recommends participation in a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program that includes a reduced-calorie diet, exercise/increased physical activity, and behavioral counseling rather than no program. (S, VL)
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The ATS suggests participation in a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program that includes a reduced-calorie diet, exercise/increased physical activity, and behavioral counseling rather than a program that includes only a reduced-calorie diet, with or without exercise/increased physical activity. (C, VL)
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The ATS suggests participation in a reduced-calorie diet (with or without exercise/increased physical activity) rather than no diet. (C, VL)
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The ATS suggests exercise/increased physical activity rather than no exercise or increased physical activity. (C, VL)
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For patients with OSA with a BMI2 ≥27 kg/m, whose weight has not improved despite participating in a comprehensive weight loss lifestyle program, and who have no contraindications including no active cardiovascular disease, the ATS suggests an evaluation for antiobesity pharmacotherapy. (C, VL)
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For patients with OSA with a BMI2 ≥35 kg/m, whose weight has not improved despite participating in a comprehensive weight-loss lifestyle intervention program, and who have no contraindications, the ATS suggests referral for bariatric surgery evaluation. (C, VL)
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Overview

Title

Role of Weight Management in the Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

October 2, 2018

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Management, Treatment

Keywords

obesity, bariatric surgery, obstructive sleep apnea, overweight, OSA

Supplemental Methodology Resources

Data Supplement