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Sleep Apnea and Progressive Brain Damage
Scientists have found yet another reason why individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea should get tested and treated. According to a recent study, patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome demonstrated reduced brain gray matter concentration. "Gray matter" refers to the cerebral cortex, where most information processing in the brain takes place.
As one researcher explained, "...poor sleep quality and progressive brain damage induced by Obstructive Sleep Apnea could be responsible for poor memory, emotional problems, decreased cognitive functioning and increased cardiovascular disturbances... The use of continuous positive airway pressure - CPAP - therapy could stop further progression of brain damage in patients with severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea."
Ashwin Gowda, MD PA DBA Texas Sleep Medicine, All rights reserved.
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