GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs May Help with Sleep Apnea—Experts Explain How

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may help with sleep apnea—experts explain how

The researchers said obesity is present in 60 to 70 percent of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

GLP-1 drugs may improve obstructive sleep apnea through mechanisms beyond weight loss, including effects on breathing control, upper-airway neuromuscular function, and inflammation

Can GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Help With Sleep Apnea? Experts Explain

Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly known as weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, could help those with sleep apnea. Experts at the University of Pittsburgh reviewed the recent medical literature on the matter, aiming to address the question of whether…