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-cal...

...S suggests exercise/increased physical activit...


...h OSA with a BMI2 ≥27 kg/m, whose weight...


...r patients with OSA with a BMI2 ≥35 kg/m, wh...


...Specific Advice for Diet as Part of a Compr...


...le 2. Specific Advice for Exercise/Physica...


...ic Advice for Behavioral Counseling as Pa...