Obesity hypoventilation syndrome

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Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
ICD-9	278.8
DiseasesDB	32243
MedlinePlus	85

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Pickwickian syndrome; OHS

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | CT | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectivenes of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1
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