Speaker(s): 

Laurie T. Wallace, BS, RRT-NPS, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

N/A

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• State the physiological changes that obesity causes on the respiratory system.
• Describe the mechanisms that explain why obesity is a risk factor for the development of various respiratory conditions.
• Explain the association between obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation syndrome and respiratory failure.
• Review an overview of the benefits of weight loss on the respiratory system.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Dr. Ronald Wong, MD, Katie Ritz, BS, RRT-NPS, Mark Williams, RN, Katelyn Green have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant. 

Commerical Support for this Session

None.