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Weight gain plays an important role in the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea.
Weight management strategies should be emphasized in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
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Weight gain plays an important role in its pathogenesis through worsening upper airway collapsibility.
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Obstructive sleep apnoea in obesity: A review
Jian Eu Tai et al. · Clinical Obesity · 2024
DOI 10.1111/cob.12651
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