Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Long-COVID Risk
Adults with obstructive sleep apnea who have had COVID-19 are more likely to experience long-term symptoms suggestive of long COVID than those without the sleep disorder, according to a large study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study, which analyzed electronic health records of more than 2.2 million Americans with COVID-19, suggests close monitoring after a COVID-19 infection may help adults with sleep apnea. The findings may also strengthen understanding of why some people are more likely to develop the post-viral syndrome after acute infection.