Nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux and respiratory symptoms are increased in sleep apnoea: comparison with the general population
Össur Ingi Emilsson,
Thor Aspelund,
Christer Janson
et al.
Abstract:AimTo assess respiratory symptoms and nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux (nGER) among untreated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) patients, compared with the general population. Also, if nGER associates differently with respiratory symptoms among OSA patients.Methods2 study cohorts were included: 822 newly diagnosed subjects with moderate–severe OSA and 738 Icelandic general population study participants. All participants answered the same questionnaires. Those reporting nGER symptoms at least once per week were… Show more
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