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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...e ATS suggests participation in a reduced-calori...

...ATS suggests exercise/increased physical activit...


...r patients with OSA with a BMI2 ≥27 kg/m, w...


...s with OSA with a BMI2 ≥35 kg/m, whose weigh...


...pecific Advice for Diet as Part of...


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


.... Specific Advice for Behavioral Cou...