Lack of associations between thyroid function and obstructive sleep apnea severity in adults with prediabetes and diabetes mellitus

• Main Authors: Chutintorn Sriphrapradang, Sittichai Pinyopodjanard, Onnicha Suntornlohanakul, Hataikarn Nimitphong, Naricha Chirakalwasan, Sunee Saetang, Thunyarat Anothaisintawee, Nantaporn Siwasaranond, Areesa Manodpitipong, La Or Chailurkit, Sirimon Reutrakul
• Other Authors: Chulalongkorn University
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/47214
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2018, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Purpose: Hypothyroidism is associated with a high frequency of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the prevalence of OSA in hypothyroid patients is not different from the general population in many reports. The importance of thyroid function screening in...