A study in the October issue of SLEEP shows that obese adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have a significantly larger tongue with a higher percentage of fat than obese controls. The findings may provide a mechanistic explanation for the relationship between obesity and sleep apnea. According to the commentary, Does My Tongue Look Fat?, the results could have wide-ranging implications for the diagnosis and treatment of OSA.
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