Longitudinal Fatigue Symptoms and Inflammatory Markers in African American Adults With Hypertension and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a dearth of research inclusive of African American adults living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) despite differences in symptom presentations compared to non-Hispanic White patient populations. Less is known regarding the potential effect of comorbidities, including hypertension, on commonly reported symptoms, such as fatigue, and their association with inflammatory biomarkers.

Objective

This longitudinal pilot study aimed to characterize fatigue symptom presentations among African American adults newly diagnosed with OSA and discern peripheral blood analytes linked to symptoms while accounting for co-occurring hypertension.

Methods

African American adults newly diagnosed with OSA with and without co-occurring hypertension were approached by stu

SUBMITTER: Giordano NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11637946 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature