Relevance of obstructive sleep apnea and smoking: Obstructive sleep apnea and smoking

ConclusionsOur study detected higher rate of severe OSA in male smokers and smokers with BMI< 30. PSG data did not yield statistically significant difference in non-smokers and smokers. OSA severity was not found correlated with smoking frequency. Along with the study results, the impact of smoking on OSA is still controversial. Prospective studies with larger sample size may be contributive to further evaluation of the association of OSA with smoking.
Source: Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Source Type: research