Sleep Apnea in Women: Effects & Treatment Response

A new study examined gender differences in the effects of obstructive sleep apnea. It also evaluated how men and women respond to treatment with CPAP therapy.The results were published in the Dec. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.The study involved 152 men and 24 women with OSA. They had an average age of 47 years. They were obese with an average body mass index (BMI) of 38.