Periodic limb movements during sleep may reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in men with obstructive sleep apnea.

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2020)

PLMS defined as PLMI > 15/h are significantly and inversely associated with EDS in men with OSA, even after controlling for several confounding variables.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
sleep quality
middle aged
sleep apnea
weight gain
depressive symptoms
body mass index