Impact of low arousal threshold on treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Ali Albert El-SolhYolanda LawsonGregory E Wilding

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

The LAT endotype is common among veterans with PTSD. An improved understanding of how insomnia in this population affects CPAP utilization would be instrumental in designing targeted therapy to improve sleep quality.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
obstructive sleep apnea
depressive symptoms
positive airway pressure
social support
physical activity
sleep apnea
combination therapy
smoking cessation