Study Finds That Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Sudden Death
Research conducted by Penn State College of Medicine has discovered that individuals who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of sudden death in comparison with individuals who don’t have sleep apnea. Estimates show that more than one billion people globally suffer from this chronic sleep disorder. The disorder causes a blockage of airflow when an individual is sleeping. This disturbance can also manifest as non-refreshing sleep, heavy snoring, fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness. The study was published in “BMJ Open Respiratory Research.” The researchers conducted a systematic literature review and identified more than 20 studies focusing…
