Co-morbidities associated with obstructive sleep apnea

There are many co-morbid conditions that are associated with obstructive sleep apnea<br />(OSA). Though a causative relationship between OSA and some of the co-morbidities<br />is well established or strongly associated, many risk factors of OSA (age, male gender<br />and obesity) are also known risk factors especially for cardiovascular diseases. Other<br />important co-morbid conditions associated with OSA are neurocognitive dysfunction<br />and, erectile dysfunction. Recently there are reports that ocular manifestations are<br />associated with OSA. It is expected that more co-morbidities will be reported in OSA as<br />the research in this area progresses.<br />Key words: Co-morbidities in OSA, Hypertension, Cardiac arrhythmias, Stoke,<br />Erectile dysfunctio