Sleep disordered breathing and nocturnal hypoxemia are associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Conclusions: Sleep disordered breathing and nocturnal hypoxemia are associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Table 1.VariableAge, mean + SD64.7 + 7.7Sex Female, n (%)125 (41.4)BMI, mean + SD28.5 + 5.2Neck Circumference in cm, mean + SD39 + 5.1Visceral fat, median (IQR)12 (8-17)Lung cancer, n (%)64 (21)History of smoking, n (%)255 (98)Pack-year index, median (IQR)47 (35-60)

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Perez Warnisher, M. T., Giraldo-Cadavid, L. F., Oliveros, H., Cabezas, E., Troncoso, F., Gomez, T., Melchor, R., Pinillos, E. J., El Hachem, A., Gotera, C., Rodriguez, P., Gonzalez-Mangado, N., Peces-Barba, G., Seijo, L. M. Tags: Lung Cancer Source Type: research