Case report: fast reversal of malignant obesity hypoventilation syndrome after noninvasive ventilation and pulmonary rehabilitation

Case report: fast reversal of malignant obesity hypoventilation syndrome after noninvasive ventilation and pulmonary rehabilitation

Abstract Background Malignant obesity hypoventilation syndrome (MOHS) is described as a subtype condition of OHS, characterized by extreme obesity, obese-related hypoventilation, and multiorgan dysfunction. Because of low awareness and inadequate treatment, MOHS leads to high morbidity and mortality...

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Main Authors: Shengyu Hao, Lingling Pang, Liang Xie, Xu Wu, Zilong Liu, Pengfei Yu, Shanqun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Sleep Science and Practice
Subjects:
Malignant obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Noninvasive ventilation
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41606-021-00062-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41606-021-00062-6

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