Women Suffer from More OSA-Related Symptoms than Men

June 15, 2026 |  2 min read

woman sleep apnea

Women may experience a greater symptom burden from moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) than men, according to University of Pittsburgh researchers who presented their findings at the recent American Academy of Sleep Medicine conference. The study involved 202 women and 287 men with sim…

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Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.

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