Poor Quality Sleep & Asthma: Experts Claim How Not Having A Good Night Sleep Increase The Risk Of Developing Fatal Lung Condition

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Sleep deprivation has been linked to a number of health diseases and just recently, a new study claims how it can trigger asthma in adulthood. It may sound a little surprising but those who are mostly struggling to doze off during night time are more likely to develop the known fatal lung condition. The bodily changes that happen during insufficient rests causes harmful effects that could lead to asthma.

Over 18,000 adults from ages 20 to 65 were studied by Norwegian researchers, according to Daily Mail Online. Each participant is expected to report about sleep initiation, poor quality sleep, and the problems in regards to maintaining a good nap. They were also asked to record any underlying asthma symptoms from the beginning and end of the research.

Then comes the result -- over the next 11 years, 65 percent of the respondents who have are struggling to fall asleep "often", have increased the risk of having asthma. On the other hand, those who have difficulty sleeping "every night" have an alarming 108 percent increased the danger of having the deadly respiratory condition.

Meanwhile, those who are waking up too early and are not able to go back to bed "often" also had an increased risk of about 92 percent. For those who are experiencing the same thing "almost every night" are at risk of developing asthma by about 36 percent. Additionally, the study claims that respondents who have reported about having poor quality sleep for more than once a week have an increased chance of developing asthma by 94 percent.

Everyday Health also reported about the connection between asthma and sleep problems like sleep apnea and snoring. It is also associated with other "sleep-robbing" symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and breathing issues. It is suggested to properly and immediately address these concerns to help the person get a more improved sleep, while possibly decreasing asthma symptoms.

While asthma can be treated with medications, it is still best to address sleeping concerns and help one's self to improve sleep. Do you have sleeping concerns? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below.