Analysis of the relationship between comorbid obstructive sleep apnea and clinical outcomes in patients with asthma in Japan.

Hitomi Ikegami-TanakaNaoya YasokawaKoji KuroseShonosuke TajimaMasaaki AbeShigeki KatohYoshihiro KobashiToru Oga

Published in: Allergology international : official journal of the Japanese Society of Allergology (2024)

Moderate and severe OSA are highly prevalent among patients with asthma in Japan. Pulmonary function did not differ between groups. However, patients with asthma and severe OSA were linked to more asthma treatment, worse asthma control, more symptoms and cough, and worse health status.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
obstructive sleep apnea
lung function
allergic rhinitis
positive airway pressure
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
high intensity
depressive symptoms
replacement therapy