What Is Pickwickian Syndrome?
Pickwickian syndrome is a disorder that was named after Joe, the
This syndrome is a combination of obstructive apnea in moderately to severely obese people, most of whom attempt to sleep face up.
About 2.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from
The several conditions often associated with obstructive
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