Sleep Apnea May Be Result, Not Just Cause, of Common Comorbidities - Managed Healthcare Executive

A new review argues that conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may contribute to the causation of obstructive sleep apnea, not just the other way around.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has long been considered a risk factor for a host of metabolic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary diseases, but a new report suggests the risk relationship between OSA and m… [+3402 chars]

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