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Hard"First‑line includes positive airway pressure (NIV/CPAP as indicated) and weight reduction. Oxygen alone may worsen hypercapnia; intubation/tracheostomy are not initial steps; acetazolamide is not definitive."Respiratory Medicine"hard"

A 58-year-old with obesity hypoventilation has morning headaches. ABG: pH 7.33

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