Impact of rem-related obstructive sleep apnea therapy on anxiety, depression and daytime sleepiness

Geckil A. A., ERMİŞ H.

ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.13, no.1, 2022 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/acam.20963
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Keywords: REM-Related OSA, Anxiety, Depression, Treatment, APAP, POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE, ADHERENCE
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is characterized by repetitive episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep. Patients who slept at least 30 minutes in REM sleep, total apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)>5 and REM AHI/NREM AHI>2 are defined as REM-related OSA. We investigated the efficacy of treatment on anxiety, depression and daytime sleepiness in REM-related OSA.