Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a most common sleep disorder. It is characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction that occur during sleep, usually associated with a reduction in blood oxygen saturation. OSA is more common among the asthma patients. However, the association of asthma with sleep apnea was unknown. The new study suggests that asthma is associated with increased risk of new onset of OSA.
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorder caused by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstructions during the sleep. A characteristic snoring pattern is distinguishable in the patients with OSA. The sudden awakening following an obstructive event, chest discomfort, gastroesophageal reflux associated with reestablishing breathing are associated primary symptoms of OSA. The patients with OSA also suffer from oxygen saturation reduction where it drops to less…
