Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Vitamin D Level: Has the Dust Settled?

Overview

Journal Clin Respir J

Specialty Pulmonary Medicine

Date 2023 Feb 6

PMID 36746181

Authors

Huai Heng Loh

Norlela Sukor

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Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea and vitamin D deficiency are associated with multiple complications with increased morbidity and mortality. However, the relationship between these two entities remains unclear, with clinical studies demonstrating contradictory results. This narrative review aims to present the current evidence and understanding of this relationship and discuss the possible mechanisms linking these two disease entities. Finally, we summarize and propose areas of opportunity for future research.

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