It Turns Out Sleep Apnoea May Be Linked To A Thyroid Disorder

“Nearly half of our participants had both conditions.”

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is estimated to affect up to 10 million people in the UK, with about four million of those with the condition believed to have moderate to severe cases.

Untreated OSA, which can manifest as very loud snoring, pausing breathing during sleep, and daytime fatigue, has been linked to higher blood pressure and increased risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even depression.

And now, researchers think it could be associated with hypothyroidism too.

What is hypothyroidism?

This is the medical term for an underactive........

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