Why the study?
Does the concurrence of obstructive sleep apnea and tobacco smoking pose an additive detriment to endothelial function in men without chronic medical illness?
Population
114 Chinese men without a history of chronic medical illness
Comparison
Concurrent obstructive sleep apnea and tobacco… vs Having one or neither factor (OSA or smoking)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Concurrent OSA and smoking was associated with worse endothelial function; leaves open whether combined cessation improves vascular outcomes.
Does the concurrence of obstructive sleep apnea and tobacco smoking pose an additive detriment to endothelial function in men without chronic medical illness?
The concurrence of moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea and tobacco smoking is associated with severe impairment in endothelial function, suggesting an additive detrimental effect.
Lui et al. (2016) studied this question.
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