Late Breaking Abstract - Obesity hypoventilation syndrome treated with non-invasive ventilation: can we switch to CPAP?
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DOI: 10.1183/1393003.congress-2017.oa4427
Abstract: OHS is one of the most frequent indications for long-term NIV worldwide. Nevertheless, CPAP therapy has proven to be a suitable therapy for a significant percentage of these patients. The device election has relevant implications,… read more here.
Keywords: stable ohs; ohs patients; cpap; late breaking ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Hypothyroidism in a Large Sample of Patients with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
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DOI: 10.2147/nss.s263959
Abstract: Purpose Data on hypothyroidism in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) are scarce. This study assessed the prevalence of hypothyroidism among a large group of patients with OHS. Patients and Methods This was a prospective… read more here.
Keywords: patients obesity; clinical hypothyroidism; prevalence; obesity hypoventilation ... See more keywords