Sleep apnea: Short interruptions in breathing during sleep linked to higher risk for death

Patients with sleep apnea who have short interruptions in breathing while they sleep are at higher risk for death than those with longer interruptions, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. "This finding could help doctors better prevent long-term mortality associated with obstructive sleep apnea," said the study's ["]

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