The relation between dizziness and suspected obstructive sleep apnoea.

Britta D P J MaasTjasse D BruintjesHester J van der Zaag-LoonenRoeland B van Leeuwen

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

The prevalence of a high risk of OSA in male patients with dizziness is high and a higher risk of OSA is associated with more dizziness-related impairments. A high risk of OSA is not associated with unexplained dizziness or with hyperventilation/anxiety disorders.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
physical activity
risk factors
sleep apnea