Weight loss and OSA and pulmonary function in obesity

J Nahmias; M Kirschner; M S Karetzky

Weight loss and OSA and pulmonary function in obesity

N J Med. 1993 Jan;90(1):48-53.

Authors

J Nahmias¹, M Kirschner, M S Karetzky

Affiliation

¹ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, NJ 07112.

PMID: 8419857

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), daytime hypoxemia, and hypercapnia complicate obesity and are alleviated by weight loss. The flow-volume curve is a sensitive screening tool for most patients; the curve can monitor therapeutic efficacy of weight reduction.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Lung / physiopathology*
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity / complications*
Obesity / physiopathology
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / etiology
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / physiopathology*
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / therapy
Spirometry
Weight Loss*