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SUBMITTER: Turnbull CD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6133118 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Turnbull C D CD Wang S H SH Manuel A R AR Keenan B T BT McIntyre A G AG Schwab R J RJ Stradling J R JR
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung 20171202 3
<h4>Purpose</h4>Obesity is associated with both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation. Differences in adipose tissue distribution are thought to underlie the development of both OSA and hypoventilation. We explored the relationships between the distribution of upper airway, neck, chest, abdominal and muscle fat in very obese individuals.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional cohort study of individuals presenting to a tertiary sleep clinic or for assessment for bariat ...[more]