Fatigue and sleepiness determine respiratory quality of life among veterans evaluated for sleep apnea.

Denis VinnikovPaul D BlancAlaena AlilinMoshe ZutlerJon-Erik C Holty

Published in: Health and quality of life outcomes (2017)

Greater daytime sleepiness and fatigue are associated with poorer respiratory-specific HRQL, over and above the effects of OSA, respiratory comorbidity, and generic physical HRQL.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
sleep quality
physical activity
respiratory tract
depressive symptoms
mental health