Relationship of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Covid19-By Dr.Manvir Bhatia
Channel: Neurology Sleep Centre
Date: 2020-10-09

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition characterized by complete or partial blockage of the airways during sleep when the muscles there become weaker. It is commonly diagnosed in people who snore or appear to stop breathing or make choking sounds during sleep, and those who are obese in particular are more likely to experience it.

Many of the risk factors and comorbidities associated with sleep apnoea, such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, are similar to those associated with poor COVID-19 outcomes.

With the reference to few studies of obstructive sleep apnoea in COVID-19 had been performed at the time, there is evidence to suggest that many patients who presented to intensive care had obstructive sleep apnoea and in diabetic patients, it may confer an increased risk that is independent of other risk factors. In one large study in patients that had diabetes, who were hospitalized for COVID-19, those being treated for obstructive sleep apnoea were at 2.8 times greater risk of dying on the seventh day after hospital admission.

Make sure you are compliant with your treatment and take as many precautions as you can to reduce your risk, such as wearing a mask, social distancing, and getting tested as soon as you notice any symptoms.-https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200914112218.htm

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