Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Airway Immunity and Susceptibility to Respiratory Infections.
Sleep Med Clin
; 19(2): 219-228, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38692747
ABSTRACT
Obstructive sleep apnea is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete upper airway collapse during sleep, leading to disrupted breathing patterns and intermittent hypoxia. OSA results in systemic inflammation but also directly affects the upper and lower airways leading to upregulation of inflammatory pathways and alterations of the local microbiome. These changes result in increased susceptibility to respiratory infections such as influenza, COVID-19, and bacterial pneumonia. This relationship is more complex and bidirectional in individuals with chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive lung disease, interstitial lung disease and bronchiectasis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Infections de l'appareil respiratoire
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Syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Sleep Med Clin
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique