Association between lung function decline and obstructive sleep apnoea: the ALEC study

ConclusionIn the general population, a high probability of obstructive sleep apnoea was related to faster lung function decline in the previous decade. This was driven by a higher BMI and more OSA symptoms among these subjects. The association between OSA symptoms and lung function decline was stronger among asthmatics.
Source: Sleep and Breathing - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research