Improvement in Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Weight Loss is Dependent on Body Position During Sleep.

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May 6, 2022
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This research demonstrated that weight loss appears to be related to the nonsupine AHI compared with supine AHI. This opens up simple treatment options for patients who have lost weight and highlights the importance of measuring body position when testing.

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