Obstructive sleep apnea in sarcoidosis and impact of cpap treatment on fatigue.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

An increased incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in sarcoidosis has been described in small sample size studies. Fatigue is common in sarcoidosis and OSA could be a relevant, treatable comorbidity. To date, the effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on fatigue has never been assessed.

Objectives

To investigate the prevalence of OSA in sarcoidosis, fatigue status and daytime sleepiness in patients of our center. To explore the effect of CPAP in fatigue and daytime sleepiness after 3 months using validated questionnaires.

Method

Single group, one center, open-label prospective cohort study.

Measurements and main result

We enrolled 68 patients and OSA was diagnosed in 60 (88.2%): 25 (36.8%) were mild while 35 (51.5%) were moderate-to

SUBMITTER: Mari PV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7569553 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature