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Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s - NICE guideine

This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS), obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with OSAHS (COPD–OSAHS overlap syndrome) in people over 16. It aims to improve recognition, investigation and treatment of these related conditions.

Recommendations

This guideline includes recommendations on:

Who is it for?

  • Healthcare professionals, including dentists
  • Commissioners and providers
  • People with OSAHS, OHS or COPD-OSAHS overlap syndrome, and their families and carers