Snoring and Sleep Apnea patients using CPAP may experience some amount of weight gain. Individuals using CPAP are prone to weight gain due to decreased energy expenditure from a reduction in an active need to breathe. The researchers also found that CPAP users had increased circulating Ghrelin and decreased Leptin, a hormonal pattern that is consistent with decreased energy expenditure and increased appetite and obesity.
Aerophagia happens when a person swallows too much air, causing abdominal bloating and belching. Aerophagia can be very painful and cause sleep disruption. Since CPAP provides a continuous flow of air to the body, it is not surprising to find that aerophagia is a common complaint for patients using CPAP therapy.
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