Over the last couple of decades, there has been an explosion in ‘lifestyle’ diseases like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Over time, these afflictions can start affecting patients’ respiratory and sleep patterns which can exacerbate health issues.
Currently, about 5% of men in the US and 3% of women have respiratory issues during sleep. And, these numbers are projected to grow at a double-digit rate over the next decade given trends in childhood obesity, diabetes, etc.
