Table 2 Clinical characteristics of the 45 adult obese patients
| Total (n = 45) | |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 ± 11 |
| Sex (M/F) | 17/28 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 43 ± 9 |
| 30 ≤ BMI < 35 (kg/m2) (grade 1) | 7 (16%) |
| 35 ≤ BMI < 40 (kg/m2) (grade 2) | 13 (29%) |
| ≥ 40 (kg/m2) (grade 3) | 25 (55%) |
| Smoking history | |
| Current | 5 (11%) |
| Previous | 15 (33%) |
| Never | 25 (56%) |
| Pack-years | 10 ± 17 |
| Comorbidities | |
| Hypertension | 24 (53%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (36%) |
| Dyslipidemia | 18 (40%) |
| Apnea/hypopnea index scores (n/h) (n = 35) | 28 ± 20 |