Sleep Apnea and Risk of Influenza-Associated Severe Acute Respiratory Infection: Real-World Evidence.

Ming-Shao TsaiHung-Chin ChenHsueh-Yu LiYao-Te TsaiYao-Hsu YangChia-Yen LiuYi-Chan LeeCheng-Ming Hsu Li-Ang Lee

Published in: Nature and science of sleep (2022)

Sleep apnea increased the risk of influenza-associated SARI. We suggest that physicians be cautious about the development of severe influenza illness in patients with sleep apnea. Vaccination and early oseltamivir administration should be actively considered in this group of patients.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
early onset
patient reported
drug induced