Burn pit exposure in military personnel: is there an effect on sleep-disordered breathing?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11325-020-02060-x
Abstract: Purpose Exposure to elevated concentrations of respirable particulate matter ( 12 h of daily exposure (17 patients). Results The prevalence of OSA, defined by apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) > 5/h, was similarly high in both groups (69% vs. 71%, p… read more here.
Keywords: burn; military personnel; exposure; sleep ... See more keywords
0373 Association of U.S. Military Burn Pit Smoke Exposure with Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Symptoms
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0373
Abstract: Burn pits (BPs) have been widely used by the U.S. military for waste disposal. Due to the obviously toxic nature of the BP emissions, exposure may contribute to diverse adverse health conditions, including sleep apnea.… read more here.
Keywords: sleep apnea; burn pit; exposure; association ... See more keywords
0377 Sleep Health Disparities Among U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans Registered on the Burn Pit Registry
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0377
Abstract: Disparities are underrecognized factors for sleep health. Additionally, there are concerns about sleep health among Veterens with exposure to burn pit smoke. This study aimed to examine the association between sex, race, and ethnicity and… read more here.
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Burn Pit Exposure Is Associated With Increased Sinonasal Disease
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002551
Abstract: Hundreds of thousands of US Service Members have been exposed to deployment-related burn pits. This novel study demonstrates that individuals with burn pit exposure experience significantly worse quality of life and more severe objective sinus… read more here.
Keywords: pit exposure; disease; burn pit; exposure ... See more keywords