Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Women’s Sleep Apnea and Related Health Issues


A study at UCLA found that the heart rate of women with sleep apnea was less likely to adjust during physical activity than that of men with OSA. Women are more vulnerable to heart conditions.  Other studies found women to be at higher risk of inflammation, hypertension and dementia.


Sleep Apnea is linked an increased risk of serious health problems:
·       Heart Disease
·       Hypertension
·       Stroke
·       Type II Diabetes
·       Metabolic syndrome
·       Abnormal liver function
·       Obesity/weight gain
·       Asthma

·       Acid Reflux

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