Efficacy of Different Treatment Alternatives for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. Pickwick Study

F. Masa, Juan; Corral, Jaime; Luz Alonso, María; Ordax, Estrella; F. Troncoso, María; González, Mónica; López-Martínez, Soledad; M. Marı́n, José; Martí, Sergi; Díaz-Cambriles, Trinidad; Chiner, Eusebi; Aizpuru, Felipe; Egea, Carlos

doi:10.1164/rccm.201410-1900oc

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Efficacy of Different Treatment Alternatives for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. Pickwick Study

Published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine • Apr 27, 2015

Authors:

Juan F. Masa

Jaime Corral

María Luz Alonso

Abstract

RATIONALE: The incidence of obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) may be increasing in parallel with the present obesity epidemic. Despite extensive noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) use in patients with OHS, information regarding efficacy is limited. OBJE...

Subject

Medicine

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Continuous positive airway pressure

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