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- Sleep apnea may increase the risk of severe COVID-19, say researchers
- An analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland has suggested that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019).
- The team found that a disproportionate number of patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 had pre-existing OSA (diagnosed a median of 2.5 years beforehand).
- The researchers also identified elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), and possibly reduced oxygen saturation as potentially useful measures for predicting which patients may require critical care.
- A pre-print version of the paper is available on medRxiv*, while the article undergoes peer review.
- for more:https://bit-url.com/aiUo
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