Obesity hypoventilation syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications of OHS have to do with a lack of sleep, such as:

• Increased risk for accidents
• Depression, agitation, irritability
• Sexual dysfunction

OHS can also include heart problems, such as:

• Hypertension
• Right heart failure (cor pulmonale)

Untreated, it can lead to serious heart and blood vessel problems, severe disability, or death. Chronic sleeping problems may also increase the chance of having a motor vehicle accident.

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