Effectiveness of different treatments in obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Pulmonology. 2020 Nov-Dec;26(6):370-377. doi: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2020.05.012. Epub 2020 Jun 16.

Abstract

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is an undesirable consequence of obesity, defined as daytime hypoventilation, sleep disorder breathing and obesity; during the past few years the prevalence of extreme obesity has markedly increased worldwide consequently increasing the prevalence of OHS. Patients with OHS have a lower quality of life and a higher risk of unfavourable cardiometabolic consequences. Early diagnosis and effective treatment can lead to significant improvement in patient outcomes; therefore, such data has noticeably raised interest in the management and treatment of this sleep disorder. This paper will discuss the findings on the main current treatment modalities OHS will be discussed.

Keywords: CPAP; Hypoventilation; Obesity; Positive airway therapy; Sleep apnea.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery / adverse effects
  • Bariatric Surgery / methods
  • Body Mass Index
  • Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research / statistics & numerical data
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / methods*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / epidemiology
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome / etiology
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome / therapy*
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / methods
  • Polysomnography / methods
  • Prevalence
  • Quality of Life
  • Rehabilitation / methods
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / diagnosis*
  • Weight Loss / physiology