The Causal Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Child-Onset Asthma Come to Light: A Mendelian Randomization Study.
Qiming GanQuanzhen LiuYanjuan WuXiaofeng ZhuJingcun WangXiaofen SuDongxing ZhaoNuofu ZhangKang WuPublished in: Nature and science of sleep (2024)
Our study revealed a causal association between OSA and child asthma, but not in adults. Moderate-to-severe asthma may have a potential promoting effect on OSA. These findings underscore the importance of age-specific considerations in managing asthma and suggests the need for personalized approaches in clinical practice.