Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Other Vascular Risk factors' Impact on Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease.

Bruna MeiraMarco FernandesManuel SalavisaMarlene SaraivaLaurete ConceiçãoCláudia BorbinhaFilipa LadeiraJoão Pedro MartoRaquel BarbosaMarcelo D Mendonça Paulo Bugalho

Published in: Movement disorders clinical practice (2022)

Among PD-associated comorbidities, OSA was the main factor of decline. In addition to cognitive impairment, OSA might also potentially worsen psychotic symptoms and apathy. Treatment of OSA could be a strategy to improve these important NMS.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
cognitive impairment
risk factors
sleep apnea
bipolar disorder
sleep quality
combination therapy