It has long been thought that obstructive sleep apnea predominantly affects men, but a new study by the University of Cincinnati has found the condition is more prevalent in women than believed.
Researchers found that young women with asthma are twice as likely to have symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea compared with those who do not have asthma.
"For a long time physicians believed that men were more likely than women to get obstructive sleep apnea, but we've shown that's not necessarily true," said Maninder Kalra, MD, lead author of the study in a news release. "Our study reinforces the need for awareness and early detection of the disease in women who are at increased risk for breathing disorders related to sleep."
New Delhi, November 4 -- The relentless rampage of the current H1N1 monster shows no sign of abating with two more succumbing to the lethal virus Tuesday, taking the total number of fatalities in the nation to 477.
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