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

Publication Date: October 2, 2018

Key Points

Key Points

Overweight/obesity is a common, reversible risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity.

Behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical treatments promote weight loss and can reduce OSA severity, reverse common cardiometabolic comorbidities, and improve quality of life.

Treatment

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...sts exercise/increased physical act...


For patients with OSA with a BMI2 ≥27 k...


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.... Specific Advice for Diet as Part o...


...c Advice for Exercise/Physical Activity...


...pecific Advice for Behavioral Counseling as P...