There are research that indicate sleep apnea is linked to a higher risk of getting COVID-19.
A 2022 study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology reported that adults with diabetes and a high body mass index (BMI) are likely to have sleep apnea and vulnerable to severe COVID-19 related diseases. Getting vaccinated and treating the conditions may lower the risk for people with sleep apnea.
A 2021 study involving people with COVID-19 and 8.5% had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), showed that of those 20.9% were hospitalized, people with OSA had higher risks of severe disease. The study did not show that people with sleep apnea were more likely to get COVID-19, but another 2021 study did.
By getting treatment for sleep apnea, it may be possible for people with OSA to reduce their risk exposure to COVID-19. People with OSA, using CPAP helps lower the risk of getting COVID-19.
Sleep apnea correlates with several medical conditions that elevate the risk of severe COVID-19 disease, but it is important to remember that by itself, sleep apnea is a risk factor for severe disease, hospitalization, and death. People with OSA should seek advice from a doctor to treat their medical condition.
references:
https://cardiab.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12933-022-01500-0
https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/bmjresp/8/1/e000845.full.pdf
https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2021.203.1_MeetingAbstracts.A1108
The information above contains general information about medical conditions and potential treatments. It is not medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please consult your doctor.
