A Lifestyle Modification Program Associated With Weight Loss Reduces the Severity of OSA

Synopsis: Obesity is a major risk factor for OSA. The study by Ng and colleagues assessed the impact of weight loss reduction through a lifestyle modification program on patients with moderate to severe OSA. They found a reduction in OSA severity and daytime sleepiness that was directly associated with weight loss. Source: Ng SS, Chan RS, Woo J, Chan TO, Cheung BH, Sea MM, To KW, Chan KK, Ngai J, Yip WH, Ko FW, Hui DS. A randomized controlled study to examine the effect of a lifestyle modification program in OSA. Chest. 2015; 148(5):1193–1203.
Source: Clinical Pulmonary Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Pulmonary Trends Source Type: research