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New Delhi, Sep 29: A major international study has revealed a troubling link between air pollution and the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), adding a new dimension to the conversation around environmental health. The research, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, indicates that even small increases in PM10—tiny air particles primarily produced by vehicle emissions and industrial activity—can lead to measurable worsening of OSA symptoms.

Obstructive sleep apnea, a common but often undiagnosed condition, involves disrupted breathing during sleep, often accompanied by loud snoring and frequent awakenings. Researchers analyzed data from 19,325 patients across 25 cities in 14 countries, and consistently found that

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