Alcohol as an independent risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To determine if alcohol consumption is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and nocturnal oxygen desaturation.

Methods

This case-control study evaluated patients with confirmed OSA and a control group using polysomnography (PSG). Two doctors who have worked in this field for more than 5 years provided a blinded interpretation of the patients' monitoring results. Logistic regression models were used to identify the odds ratio (OR) for alcohol consumption on OSA.

Results

A total of 793 patients were enrolled in this study. Compared with those who did not consume alcohol, those consuming alcohol had a higher risk of OSA (OR 2.03, 95% CI 1.30-3.17) after adjustment. Regarding the risk of OSA after adjusting for former drinkers and current ones, the O

SUBMITTER: Yang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9135842 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature