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Study: Rising Temperatures Could Double Sleep Apnea Cases

5/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study unveiled at ATS 2025 in San Francisco warns that escalating temperatures could dramatically exacerbate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), potentially doubling its impact over the next 75 years. With a staggering 45% increased risk linked to rising heat, researchers stress the urgent need for effective interventions to combat both OSA and the health effects of climate change.

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A groundbreaking study unveiled at ATS 2025 in San Francisco warns that escalating temperatures could dramatically exacerbate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), potentially doubling its impact over the next 75 years. With a staggering 45% increased risk linked to rising heat, researchers stress the urgent need for effective interventions to combat both OSA and the health effects of climate change.