Children with sickle cell anemia at higher risk for sleep apnea, study finds
The Plain Dealer: Carol Rosen, professor of pediatrics, discussed a study that shows that children with sickle cell anemia are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea. Rosen was the co-investigator on the study. “Having low oxygen is a trigger for [the cells] sickling,” she said. “If you have sleep apnea with episodes of low oxygen, cells may be more likely to sickle and cause additional health problems.”
