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September 11, 2025International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medical SciencesOpen Access

Management of Referred Case of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome with Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Morbidly Obese Patient: A Case Report

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ASAnil ShahiBABishaka AdhikariBSBir Bahadur Syangtan

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Overview

This case report explores successful methods to manage obesity hypoventilation syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea in a morbidly obese individual.

Key Points

  • Management led to improved breathing and reduced symptoms in a morbidly obese patient with a BMI of 51.3.
  • The patient initially required continuous oxygen but transitioned to non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula for better results.
  • Proper positioning was crucial in enhancing airflow and preventing further complications in this case of obesity hypoventilation syndrome.
  • The findings underscore the need for timely referral to specialized care centers for managing obesity hypoventilation syndrome and sleep apnea.

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Shahi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41711713b0b5dfea628bchttps://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijcems.20251103.11
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