Sleep apnea more deadly when patients experience short interrupted breaths

Friday, October 19, 2018 - 23:30 in Health & Medicine

Patients with sleep apnea who have short interruptions in breathing while they sleep are at higher risk for death than those with longer interruptions, according to a new study. The finding could help doctors better prevent long-term mortality associated with obstructive sleep apnea.

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