Research Article: Cognitive Functions, Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms After One Year of CPAP Treatment in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Introduction:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most frequent syndrome in the spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing. It is characterized by the presence of repeated airflow limitations throughout sleep. The closing of airways and the decrease in saturation are associated with the stress reaction of the sleeping organism via the sympathetic nervous system. OSA results in significant changes in sleep architecture subjective and objective sleep parameters. Subjective sleep quality is poor in OSA patients. Objectively, OSA…
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