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Abstract
Hypertension (HTN) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) coexist in millions of individuals and are associated with serious health risks.
- OSA is recognized as a significant risk factor for developing hypertension.
- There may be a bidirectional relationship where high blood pressure contributes to the severity of OSA.
- Lowering blood pressure could improve OSA symptoms by enhancing upper airway tone and influencing hormonal pathways.
- Targeting nocturnal fluid shifts with low-sodium diets, diuretics, and dialysis may further aid in reducing OSA severity.
- Future research is needed to explore hormonal mechanisms and the effects of various antihypertensive medications on OSA.
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