Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a condition that makes it difficult to breathe in people who are overweight. Healthcare providers don’t know exactly what causes it, but believe it is tied to leptin, a hormone that regulates weight and breathing, and to the physical pressure of havin...
Age and obesity are the most significant risk factors for OSA. A body mass index of over 25 kg/m² has been found to have a 93% sensitivity for OSA and being over 65 increases the risk of developing the condition.9Sleeping in a supine position encourages the tongue and soft palate to...