Frequent Snorers at Risk of Developing Chronic Bronchitis

People who snore regularly are more likely to develop chronic bronchitis, according to a study published Monday. Researchers at Korea University Ansan Hospital studied 4,270 individuals (52 percent men and 48 percent women) starting in 2001. Participants provided information on demographics, health conditions, family disease history and lifestyle, as well as details about how often they snored. They were interviewed again every two years through 2006. During the four years of follow-up, 314 people developed chronic bronchitis....]]>