A new study suggests that a device used to treat sleep apnea may not be as effective for patients with higher body mass indexes (BMIs). The study found that patients with BMIs above 30 had a lower success rate with the device.
A new study suggests that a device used to treat sleep apnea may not be as effective for patients with higher body mass indexes ( BMI s). The device, called a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, is commonly used to treat sleep apnea by delivering a constant flow of air to keep the airways open. However, the study found that patients with BMI s above 30 had a lower success rate with the device.
The researchers suggest that patients with higher BMIs may need alternative treatments or additional interventions to effectively manage their sleep apnea
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