Sleep disorders and covid: How are they related?

Unfortunately, coronavirus “hits” everyone. Old and young alike, people of all economic and social backrounds who have bigger or smaller health issues. Even people who suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea are “victims” of the disease. Scientists are sounding the alarm for the last category of citizens, pointing out that in case of illness they are 31% more likely to enter the hospital or die due to the disease. The above is the result of a new study in which 360,000 patients who were tested for the virus at the Cleveland Clinic took part. The 5,400 people in the study also took part in a sleep-related study. The researchers also looked at other factors that may be associated with a higher risk of more serious cases of Covid, such as obesity, heart problems, cancer and smoking. The results of the study that found a link between sleep disorders and severe covid disease will help doctors adapt to patients’ special needs and health problems. For example, prioritizing treatments for those at risk of serious illness. If you want to expand your knowledge and learn how to help people suffering from diabetes and heart problems through exercise then attend the seminar “Diseases and Exercise” by Base Training.

Why do sleep problems increase the risk of serious illness?

Although there is no official answer to this question, experts believe that inflammation plays a role. The body due to sleep disorders has developed inflammation. When you have covid disease the virus spreads cytokines in the body which also cause inflammation that “injures” organs, such as the lungs. Giota Florou Source: www.webmd.com Recent Articles