Sex Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

doi:10.1016/j.ccm.2021.04.004

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Sex Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Clinics in chest medicine - 1 Sept 2021

Kumar Sunita, Anton Andreea, D'Ambrosio Carolyn M

Abstract excerpt

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for many years has been thought to be a disease of men, but research performed more recently has revealed women are at significant risk for OSA as well as the morbidity associated with leaving it untreated. There are estimates that up to 90% of women with severe sleep apnea are not being diagnosed and that if diagnosed, they are less likely to be treated. This article will explore...

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Female
Humans
Male
Phenotype
Sex Characteristics
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

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PMID: 34353448
DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2021.04.004

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