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October 11, 2025ERJ Open ResearchOpen Access

Multimorbidity patterns in elderly sleep-disordered breathing patients

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JSJeppe SuusgaardCCChristine Benn ChristiansenMLMike Lambert

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Overview

Case-control study shows increased multimorbidity and mortality risk in elderly patients with sleep-disordered breathing, suggesting urgent clinical attention.

Key Points

  • Patients with sleep-disordered breathing had significantly higher odds of multimorbidity, especially in cardiovascular and metabolic disease categories.
  • Odds ratio for multimorbidity was 2.99, indicating a strong association with chronic diseases among older adults with sleep-disordered breathing.
  • The study utilized registry data from the Danish National Patient Registries, focusing on individuals aged 65 or older diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Findings highlight the importance of recognizing sleep-disordered breathing as a significant factor in elderly patients experiencing multiple chronic conditions.

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Suusgaard et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e9b1d9ba7d64b6fc132ea7https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00721-2025
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