Think that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) only affects middle-aged men? Think again! Women can have OSA too – in fact, recent studies have suggested its prevalence in women aged 20 to 70 may be as high as 50 per cent1. What's more, women often face a different set of challenges to their male counterparts when it comes to the condition, which we'll explore in this article – along with these other topics:What is OSA? ➜How does sleep apnoea affect women? ➜What are the causes of OSA in women? ➜Is sleep apnoea dangerous? ➜How to diagnose sleep apnoea in women ➜Treating sleep apnoea in women ➜Benefits of CPAP therapy for women ➜