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ReviewObesity medicine2021

Coping strategies for obese individuals with obstructive sleep apnea during COVID-19 pandemic: A narrative review.

K Vaishali, Aishwarya Gatty, Prateek Srivastav, Revati Ravi Amin

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Review in Obesity medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

K VaishaliDepartment of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India.
Aishwarya GattyCollege of Physiotherapy, Srinivas University, Mangalore, India.
Prateek SrivastavDepartment of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India.
Revati Ravi AminDepartment of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education · INMangalore University · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatients infected with SARS-CoV-2- having pre-existing non-communicable diseases (NCDs)- are at a higher risk of complications. Obesity is one of the proven risk factors causing NCDs and can influence outcomes of COVID-19 patients. It is closely related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The increased risk of COVID-19 and reduced access to treatment of non-COVID conditions during the pandemic may increase the stress in obese patients with OSA. This situation makes it necessary for them to cope with their condition by themselves. This review aimed at the effect of this pandemic on these patients and coping strategies for them.

methodsDatabases like PubMed and Scopus were searched using a combination of key words. Full-text articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected.

resultsThe search yielded eight studies, discussing about the potential interactions between the COVID-19, obesity and OSA, the impact of COVID-19 on them, and management of these patients.

conclusionsIncreased prevalence of COVID-19 was found among obese patients with OSA. The fear of COVID-19 and shift of health care workers to manage COVID-19 patients has affected their regular visits to the hospital. However, there is lack of coping strategies for them, which should soon be established for these patients.

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CopingCOVID-19ObesityObstructive sleep apnea

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PMID33589881
PMCPMC7874942
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