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Sleep apnea and panic attacks.

M J Edlund1, M E McNamara, R P Millman

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.

Comprehensive Psychiatry
|March 1, 1991
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Obstructive sleep apnea may trigger nocturnal panic attacks in patients. Healthcare providers should consider sleep apnea when diagnosing nighttime panic disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Nocturnal panic attacks are a subset of panic disorder characterized by abrupt awakenings with intense fear.
  • The etiology of nocturnal panic attacks remains incompletely understood, with various contributing factors proposed.

Observation:

  • A survey of 301 patients diagnosed with sleep apnea was conducted.
  • The study aimed to explore potential correlations between sleep apnea and nocturnal panic attack symptoms.

Findings:

  • Results indicated a significant association between obstructive sleep apnea and the occurrence of nocturnal panic attack symptoms.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea is a potential causative factor for nocturnal panic attacks.

Implications:

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  • Sleep apnea should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with nocturnal panic disorder.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms linking sleep apnea and panic attacks.
  • Implementing sleep apnea screening may improve the diagnostic accuracy and management of nocturnal panic disorder.