Half of all women aged 20 to 70 years experience obstructive sleep apnea, with 20% having moderate and 6% severe symptomsEuropean Respiratory Journal
obstructive sleep apnea is largely undiagnosed
the sleep disorder is common in both sexes
obstructive sleep apnea is largely undiagnosed
the sleep disorder is common in both sexes
- 50% of the women had obstructive sleep apnea
- There was a link between sleep apnea occurrence and the women’s blood pressure, body weight and age. The older, fatter and more hypertensive they were, the more likely they were to suffer from the sleep disorder.
- There was no link between daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea risk
- A apnea-hypopnea index of 30 or more (severe symptoms) affected 14% of the participants aged 55 or more
- 31% of the women who were obese and at least 50 years of age had severe sleep apnea
“Obstructive sleep apnea occurs in 50% of females aged 20-70 years. 20% of females have moderate, and 6% severe sleep apnea. Sleep apnoea in females is related to age, obesity and hypertension but not to daytime sleepiness. When searching for sleep apnea in females, females with hypertension or obesity should be investigated.”
Obstructive sleep apnea (UK: apnoea)OSA
apnea
obstructive sleep apnea
- who are obese
- who are regular alcohol drinkers, especially heavy drinkers
- who are regular smokers
- with a family history of obstructive sleep apnea
- with an inner jaw that is set back further than normal
- with diabetes – obstructive sleep apnea is independently linked to diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study.
- with enlarged adenoids or tonsils
- with fat necks
- with hypertension (high blood pressure)
- with recurrent nasal congestions
- with Down syndrome
- who have undergone some surgical interventions