Study finds air pollution makes apnea symptoms worse

Study finds air pollution makes apnea symptoms worse

Sleep apnea patients have more episodes of reduced or stopped breathing during their slumber in areas with heavier air pollution, researchers reported.

Air pollution can make sleep apnea worse

A new multi-national study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress, has revealed that air pollution may worsen symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a common condition where individuals snore loudly, stop breathing temporarily during sleep, and often wake up repeatedly. It raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and […] The post Air pollution can make sleep apnea worse appeared first on Knowridg…