Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea: The Importance of Tongue Fat

Dr. John Fleetham sits down with Dr. Richard J. Schwab to discuss his article "Effect of Weight Loss on Upper Airway Anatomy and the Apnea Hypopnea Index: The Importance of Tongue Fat".

Show Notes

Article discussed in today's episode: Effect of Weight Loss on Upper Airway Anatomy and the Apnea Hypopnea Index: The Importance of Tongue Fat

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