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flag Long-term exposure to PM10 air pollution worsens sleep apnea severity, according to a major European study.

flag A large European study links higher long-term exposure to PM10 air pollution with more severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that each unit increase in PM10 levels correlates with a 0.41 rise in breathing disruptions per hour of sleep. flag Analyzing data from 19,325 patients across 25 cities in 14 countries, researchers observed stronger associations in cities like Lisbon, Paris, and Athens, though effects varied by region. flag While individual impacts were modest, the findings suggest air pollution could push more people into higher OSA severity categories, highlighting air quality as a potential public health factor in managing the condition.

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