Sex differences in body fluid composition in humans with obstructive sleep apnea before and after CPAP therapy

Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in heart and kidney disease, both conditions prone to fluid retention. Nocturnal rostral fluid shift contributes to the pathogenesis of OSA in men more than women, suggesting a potential role for sex differences in body fluid composition in the pathog...

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Published in:	Physiological Reports
Main Authors:	David D. M. Nicholl, Patrick J. Hanly, Jennifer M. MacRae, Ann A. Zalucky, George B. Handley, Darlene Y. Sola, Sofia B. Ahmed
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2023-04-01
Subjects:	bioimpedance body composition continuous positive airway pressure obstructive sleep apnea sex differences
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.15677