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Short-term insomnia and common cold: A cross-sectional study.
1Gomi Family Clinic Suwa Japan.
Journal of General and Family Medicine
|December 3, 2019
Summary
Mild short-term insomnia (MSTI) is a common symptom in people with the common cold. This insomnia often appears before cold symptoms and lasts for a few days, regardless of age.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Symptomatology
Background:
- The connection between the common cold and insomnia has been under-researched.
- Mild short-term insomnia (MSTI) is a potential symptom of the common cold that requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the characteristics of MSTI as a common cold symptom.
- To analyze the association between common cold diagnosis and MSTI.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in Nagano, Japan.
- 32 participants with the common cold and 30 healthy controls were recruited.
- Participants were assessed for MSTI and common cold symptoms.
Main Results:
- MSTI was observed in approximately 75% of common cold patients versus 33% of controls.
- MSTI prevalence was significantly higher in the common cold group (P < .001).
- MSTI typically preceded cold onset by one day and lasted for two days, irrespective of age or fever.
Conclusions:
- Mild short-term insomnia is a frequent symptom associated with the common cold.
- MSTI can serve as an early indicator of a common cold infection.
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