Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients: a UK Population Analysis.

Simon ErridgeO MoussaC McIntyreA HaririN TolleyB KotechaS Purkayastha

Published in: Obesity surgery (2021)

In obese patients, there are numerous comorbidities that are associated with increased likelihood of OSA. These factors can help prompt clinicians to identify undiagnosed OSA. Bariatric surgery appears to be protective against developing OSA.

Keyphrases

obese patients
obstructive sleep apnea
bariatric surgery
positive airway pressure
gastric bypass
roux en y gastric bypass
weight loss
sleep apnea
palliative care
cross sectional