Air Pollution: People living in Delhi NCR are facing the brunt of air pollution these days. Although the condition of Delhi NCR is the same every year, but due to increase in pollution year after year, people are becoming victims of many diseases.
Due to living in a polluted city, not only are the lungs getting damaged but the risk of many diseases is also increasing due to lack of sleep. Research has revealed that the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has increased significantly due to air pollution. This is a disease in which breathing stops repeatedly during sleep.
Why does the risk of sleep apnea increase?
According to a research published in the International Neurotoxicology Association Journal, what is the link between air pollution and sleep apnea, both have been seen in different data. According to research, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in air pollution is increasing the risk of sleep apnea. The risk of sleep apnea increases significantly due to exposure to NO2.
According to research, air pollution can cause heartburn and swelling. The possibility of heart collapse increases during sleep. This condition is called OSA. The nervous system also gets disturbed a lot due to air pollution.
According to research, there are many problems in breathing due to pathophysiological changes. There are many cases of OSA in which the risk of inflammation and dysfunction in the respiratory tract increases. Due to which breathing gets interrupted again and again while sleeping. However, research shows that the risk increases depending on the type of air pollution, its types, gender and medical conditions.
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