Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
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Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)

What is Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome? Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), also known as Pickwickian syndrome, is a medical condition characterized by a combination of obesity and hypoventilation (inadequate breathing). This disorder primarily affects individuals with obesity and involves abnormal respiratory function, resulting in elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and low oxygen levels in the blood. OHS…