Nasal polyps may affect your sleep by increasing your risk of obstructive sleep apnea. In this video, learn about the link and how treating nasal polyps may help improve your sleep, according to David Edelstein, MD, Otolaryngologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
Dr. Edelstein is an otolaryngologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
References
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Leary, E. B., et al. (2020). Association of rapid eye movement sleep with mortality in middle-aged and older adults. JAMA Neurology.
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