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Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)

OHS is defined as chronic daytime hypercapnia in obese patients (those with a BMI of > 30kg/m2), in the absence of other known causes for hypoventilation1.

What is OHS?

OHS is defined as chronic daytime hypercapnia in obese patients after ruling out any other causes of hypoventilation.

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Treatment options for obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Recommended treatment options for OHS include controlled weight loss and noninvasive ventilation.

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Patient outcomes

Learn about the positive outcomes for OHS patients being treated with noninvasive ventilation (NIV)

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NIV for obesity hypoventilation syndrome

ResMed’s NIV with intelligent Volume-Assured Pressure Support (iVAPS) can help patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome.

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References

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Olson AL, Zwilpch C. The obesity hypoventilation syndrome. Am J Med.2005 Sep; 118(9): 948-56.