Nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine use among individuals with untreated obstructive sleep apnea.

Stephen R BaldassarriJen-Hwa ChuAnnan DengZhichao XuReagan F BlohowiakSean ByrneClete KushidaH Klar YaggiAndrey Zinchuk

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2023)

Psychoactive substance use is associated with sleep characteristics and clinically relevant correlates in people with untreated OSA. Further investigation into the effects that various substances have on this population may present opportunities to understand disease mechanisms more fully and increase the effectiveness of treatment in OSA.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
sleep apnea
physical activity
drinking water
smoking cessation
combination therapy