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Obesity As with all medical problems, OSA is often combined with other difficulties such as obesity, with associated back and leg pain, hypertension and perhaps diabetes. Increased abdominal and neck weight influences breathing. increased shirt size for men is a distinct indicator of this problem.
If overweight or obese, the chances that you have OSA increase. Also, you can improve your general condition and perhaps some of the apnea by weight reduction. We can advise the need for weight therapy and can refer you to a caring professional. You may also try the websites of Jenny Craig and eDiets. |
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