Reduction in weight, either through a regimen of diet and exercise, medication or sometimes through bariatric surgery, has been shown to improve the symptoms of OHS and resolution of the high carbon dioxide levels. Weight loss may take a long time and is not always successful.
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome medical therapy
Sleep apnea medical treatment
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medical therapy
Cystic fibrosis medical therapy
Hyperhidrosis medical therapy
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency medical therapy
Asthma medical therapy
Chronic bronchitis medical therapy