Association of Air Pollution with Risk and Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

CONCLUSION: The findings suggest air pollutants, especially NO2, might play a role in worsening OSA risk and severity, but the evidence isn't definitive. This highlights the variability of different pollutants' effects and the necessity for more research. Understanding these links is vital for shaping public health policies and clinical approaches to address OSA amidst high air pollution.PMID:38636605 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuro.2024.04.005

Source: Neurotoxicology - April 18, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Tahani Alrahbeni Jeetendra Kumar Gupta Anas Alkhouri Ladi Alik Kumar Ahmed Mahal Khalid Al-Mugheed Prakasini Satapathy Neelima Kukreti Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib Shilpa Gaidhane Abhay M Gaidhane Sarvesh Rustagi Dibyalochan Mohanty Bijaya Kumar Padhi Source Type: research