OHS is defined as chronic daytime hypercapnia in obese patients (those with a BMI of > 30kg/m2), in the absence of other known causes for hypoventilation1.
What is OHS?
OHS is defined as chronic daytime hypercapnia in obese patients after ruling out any other causes of hypoventilation.
Treatment options
Recommended treatment options for OHS include controlled weight loss and noninvasive ventilation.
