Climate change increases severity of obstructive sleep apnea
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Rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a large new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference. The study also found that, under the most likely climate change scenarios, the societal burden of OSA is expected to double in most countries over the next 75 years.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2025-05-19 12:06:56+00:00.

Original Title: Research shows higher temperatures were associated with a 45 percent increased likelihood of a sleeper experiencing Obstructive Sleep Apnea on a given night. However, findings varied by region, with people in Europe seeing higher rates of OSA when temperatures rise than those in the United States.