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New Research Shows That Cannabinoids May Treat Sleep Apnea - Purple Power - 05-07-2018
New Research Shows That Cannabinoids May Treat Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea masks are clunky and surgery is expensive. But new research shows that cannabinoids may treat sleep apnea.
May 4, 2018
Burgess Powell
Though still in its infancy, newresearch shows some promising results when it comes to cannabinoids effect on sleep apnea. A study published in the medical journal Sleepthis year confirms that a synthetic cannabinoid can lessen the sometimes dangerous symptoms of sleep apnea. To better understand this study, and what it could potentially mean for sleep apnea patients, we spoke with Dr. Jerald Simmons, MD.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
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https://hightimes.com/news/new-research-shows-cannabinoids-may-treat-sleep-apnea/