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Women Suffer from More OSA-Related Symptoms than Men

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  • Debbie Bunch

  • June 15, 2026

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    Women report higher symptom severity in moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea compared to men.

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    The findings were presented by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh.

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    The study included 202 women and 287 men diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.

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    The research was shared at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine conference.

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    The study highlights potential differences in symptom burden between genders in OSA.

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Women Suffer from More OSA-Related Symptoms than Men

  • by Debbie Bunch

  • June 15, 2026

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