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Asthma linked to sleep problems in young women17 August 2006 Young women who have asthma are more likely to snore more and have restless sleep, a new study suggests. A team of researchers at the University of Cincinnati in the US have found that young women who have asthma are twice as likely to suffer from the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea, which can lead to various health problems if left untreated. Symptoms include snoring and difficulty breathing, as airways in the nose and mouth narrow during sleep. This can mean breathing stops for short periods, causing blood oxygen levels to fall. Left untreated this can lead to impaired memory, mood swings, restless sleep and feeling extremely tired in the daytime. Long-term effects can also include increased blood pressure and heart problems. The study, published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, analysed data from a group of 677 women whose children where already taking part in a different study. The women were questioned about their history of snoring, breathing symptoms and whether they smoked. Researchers found that 21 percent of young adult women with asthma experienced snoring, a primary symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea. "For a long time physicians believed that men were more likely than women to get obstructive sleep apnoea, but we've shown that's not necessarily true," said Dr Maninder Kalra, lead author of the study. "Our study reinforces the need for awareness and early detection of the disease in women who are at increased risk for breathing disorders related to sleep." More information
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