New ATS Guideline: Obese Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Should Have Weight Regularly Assessed and Weight Loss Strategies Incorporated Into Treatment

A new guideline focused on the role of weight management in treating adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been published online by the American Thoracic Society in the Sept 15 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Being overweight or obese is a strong risk factor for OSA, and weight loss can often reduce … Continue reading New ATS Guideline: Obese Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Should Have Weight Regularly Assessed and Weight Loss Strategies Incorporated Into Treatment