The obese: a pulmonary patient

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Chairs: E. Clini (Gaiato - Modena, Italy), G. Scano (Firenze, Italy)
Aims: To give an overview on the evidence-based problems involving the respiratory system in obese individuals and to present the possible solutions referred to the whole patients.

Lung function and exercise limitation in obesity V. Brusasco (Genova, Italy)
Obstructive sleep apnoea and complex biological responses in obese individuals M. Bonsignore (Palermo, Italy)
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome: much more than overweight J-L. Pepin (Grenoble, France)
Models of interdisciplinary and conservative approach to obesity E. Clini (Gaiato - Modena, Italy)