http://mysleepapneatreatment.com/274/acetaminophen-has-been-linked-to-respiratory-disease-and-lung-function-capacity-reduction/ All you need to know about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:27:18 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://mysleepapneatreatment.com/274/acetaminophen-has-been-linked-to-respiratory-disease-and-lung-function-capacity-reduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1179 Dr. C Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:08:12 +0000 http://mysleepapneatreatment.com/274/acetaminophen-has-been-linked-to-respiratory-disease-and-lung-function-capacity-reduction/#comment-1179 The study you cited (McKeever, Am. J Resp Crit Care, 2005) is a population-based study examining the effect of chronic, daily use of pain relievers on lung function. Of the 3 types studied (aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen), the rates were 8%, 4%, and 2% respectively among daily users. Most people use pain relievers for temporary relief. If they suffer from chronic pain, they should seek medical attention. Sleep apnea is a disorder where patients breath inadequately or stop breathing during sleep. The most common cause is obstructive sleep apnea, where the soft tissue in the mouth/neck collapse and impair airflow. The most common cause is due to obesity, though there are non-obese patients with this disorder. Presently, there are no studies that definitely link acetaminophen use with obstructive sleep apnea. The study you cited (McKeever, Am. J Resp Crit Care, 2005) is a population-based study examining the effect of chronic, daily use of pain relievers on lung function. Of the 3 types studied (aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen), the rates were 8%, 4%, and 2% respectively among daily users. Most people use pain relievers for temporary relief. If they suffer from chronic pain, they should seek medical attention.
Sleep apnea is a disorder where patients breath inadequately or stop breathing during sleep. The most common cause is obstructive sleep apnea, where the soft tissue in the mouth/neck collapse and impair airflow. The most common cause is due to obesity, though there are non-obese patients with this disorder.
Presently, there are no studies that definitely link acetaminophen use with obstructive sleep apnea.

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