Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Increases Leptin Levels for Smokers with OSA

A new study found smoking affects serum leptin levels for patients with obstructive sleep apnea on positive airway pressure therapy. Serum leptin levels increased in 40% of active smokers with obstructive sleep apnea but did not increase in any of the non-smokers.

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