Treatment of obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Aside from being a health concern in itself, obesity can result in other serious health conditions. Some of these, such as cancer, can result in early death, while others, including sleep-disordered respiratory problems, can compromise patients' day-to-day quality of life and economic status. This article explores how obesity affects respiratory disorders and focuses on obesity hypoventilation syndrome. It outlines the pathophysiology and diagnosis of the condition, and explains how it can be treated with non-invasive ventilation.