Hypersomnia and the Perception of Sleep-Wake States: Some Preliminary Findings

1988 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 463-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl P. Browman ◽  
Merrill M. Mitler
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Latency ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Quiet Wakefulness ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Subjective Sleepiness ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Perception Of Sleep

35 hypersomniacs (20 with obstructive sleep apnea and 15 with narcolepsy) and 15 controls estimated sleep latency during systematic trials of attempting to remain awake during the day. The error in subjective assessment of sleep latency was more variable for both patient groups than for controls. In addition, narcoleptics could not provide a determination of sleep latency or differentiate sleep-wake states on nearly 23% of all trials. Ratings on a subjective sleepiness scale did not covary with objective sleep latency for any hypersomniac. The findings suggested that patients with either sleep apnea or narcolepsy had difficulty differentiating sleep and quiet wakefulness during the day.

scholarly journals Subjective and Objective Appraisal of Activity in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eileen R. Chasens ◽  
Susan M. Sereika ◽  
Martin P. Houze ◽  
Patrick J. Strollo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Epworth Sleepiness Scale ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Sleep Study ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Subjective Sleepiness ◽  
Aging Adults

Objective.This study examined the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), daytime sleepiness, functional activity, and objective physical activity.Setting.Subjects (N=37) being evaluated for OSA were recruited from a sleep clinic.Participants. The sample was balanced by gender (53% male), middle-aged, primarily White, and overweight or obese with a mean BMI of 33.98 (SD=7.35;median BMI=32.30). Over 40% reported subjective sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) ≥10) and had OSA (78% with apnea + hypopnea index (AHI) ≥5/hr).Measurements.Evaluation included questionnaires to evaluate subjective sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)) and functional outcomes (Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ)), an activity monitor, and an overnight sleep study to determine OSA severity.Results.Increased subjective sleepiness was significantly associated with lower scores on the FOSQ but not with average number of steps walked per day. A multiple regression analysis showed that higher AHI values were significantly associated with lower average number of steps walked per day after controlling patient's age, sex, and ESS.Conclusion.Subjective sleepiness was associated with perceived difficulty in activity but not with objectively measured activity. However, OSA severity was associated with decreased objective physical activity in aging adults.

A Test for the Determination of Sustained Attention in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Respiration ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 526-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winfried J. Randerath ◽  
Carsten Gerdesmeyer ◽  
Karsten Siller ◽  
Galina Gil ◽  
Bernd Sanner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sustained Attention ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Apnea Syndrome

scholarly journals Intermittent Fasting and Sleep: A Review of Human Trials

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3489
Author(s):  
Mara McStay ◽  
Kelsey Gabel ◽  
Sofia Cienfuegos ◽  
Mark Ezpeleta ◽  
Shuhao Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Sleep Latency ◽  
Sleep Efficiency ◽  
Intermittent Fasting ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Insomnia Severity

This review examines the effects of two popular intermittent fasting regimens on sleep in adults with overweight and obesity. Specifically, the effects of time restricted eating (TRE; eating all food within a 4–10 h window) and alternate day fasting (ADF; 600 kcal fast day alternated with ad libitum feast day) on sleep quality, sleep duration, sleep latency, sleep efficiency, insomnia severity, and risk of obstructive sleep apnea, will be summarized. The role of weight loss will also be discussed. Results from our review reveal that the majority of these trials produced weight loss in the range of 1–6% from baseline. Sleep quality and sleep duration remained unaltered with TRE and ADF, as assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The effects of intermittent fasting on sleep latency and sleep efficiency are mixed, with one study showing worsening of these parameters, and others showing no effect. Insomnia severity and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea remained unchanged in the trials assessing these metrics. Taken together, these preliminary findings suggest that TRE and ADF produce mild to moderate weight loss (1–6%) but their effects on sleep remain unclear. Solid conclusions are difficult to establish since participants in the studies had healthy sleep durations and no clinical insomnia at baseline, leaving little room for improvement in these metrics. Moreover, none of the trials were adequately powered to detect statistically significant changes in any measure of sleep. Future well-powered trials, conducted in individuals with diagnosed sleep disturbances, will be necessary to elucidate the effect of these popular diets on sleep.

scholarly journals Determination of obstructive sleep apnea through the epworth test and cephalometry

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-258
Author(s):  
Cruz-Vargas Lizbet Adriana ◽  
Martínez-Reyes María Guadalupe ◽  
González-Ramírez Alejandro de Jesús ◽  
Cerda-Cristerna Bernardino Isaac ◽  
Galindo-Reyes Lilia Edith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep
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