Our results indicate sex-specific differences in the distribution of obstructive events across sleep stages. The AHI during REM sleep should receive greater consideration in the diagnosis and assessment of severity, particularly in women. Further population-based studies are needed to confirm these findings and evaluate their clinical relevance.
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