People with sleep apnea may be at higher risk of pneumonia

People with sleep apnea appear to be at higher risk of pneumonia than people without, according to a study. Sleep apnea is characterized by disrupted sleep, caused when the upper airway becomes obstructed by soft tissue, cutting off oxygen. It has been linked to several types of heart disease and cognitive impairment. People with obstructive sleep apnea are at higher risk of aspiration while sleeping.

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