Mild obstructive sleep apnoea in females: post hoc analysis of the MERGE randomised controlled trial.

Alison J WimmsJulia L KellyChristopher D TurnbullAlison McMillanSonya E CraigJohn F O'ReillyAnnabel H NickolMeredith D DeckerLeslee A WillesPeter M A CalverleyAdam V BenjafieldJohn R StradlingMary J Morrellnull null

Published in: ERJ open research (2024)

Sex differences are apparent in patients with mild OSA. Females experience worse QoL symptoms than males at presentation to the sleep clinic; however, these improve significantly with CPAP treatment.

Keyphrases

positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
sleep quality
physical activity
sleep apnea
study protocol
primary care
randomized controlled trial
magnetic resonance imaging
case report
diffusion weighted imaging
combination therapy