So I am looking into non-infection causes of CRP. Some of them are places we don't want to go like diabetes, cancer, heart disease.
Then I came across this entry on Wikipedia ...
Quote:Obstructive sleep apnea
C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of systemic inflammation, is also increased in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). CRP and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were significantly higher in patients with OSA compared to obese control subjects.[41] Patients with OSA have higher plasma CRP concentrations that increased corresponding to the severity of their apnea-hypopnea index score. Treatment of OSA with CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) significantly alleviated the effect of OSA on CRP and IL-6 levels.[41]
Anyone have any insights or experience to offer about OSA and elevated CRP levels?
thanks
Saldus Miegas