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Sleep apnoea and organic solvent exposure.
Journal of Neurology
|April 1, 1987
Summary
Organic solvent exposure may lead to sleep apnoea syndrome. A study found that workers exposed to solvents had more sleep apnoeas than controls, suggesting a link between solvent exposure and this sleep disorder.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Occupational Health
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Organic solvent encephalopathy is a concern in occupational health.
- Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnoea syndrome, can impact overall health.
- The relationship between organic solvent exposure and sleep apnoea requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of sleep apnoea syndrome in patients evaluated for organic solvent encephalopathy.
- To assess the impact of trichlorethane exposure on sleep apnoea in workers.
Main Methods:
- Clinical polysomnography was used to evaluate fifteen patients.
- Sleep apnoea was assessed based on apnoea index and number of apnoeas per night.
- A group of eight workers exposed to trichlorethane were compared with nine controls.
Main Results:
- Seven out of fifteen patients met the criteria for sleep apnoea syndrome.
- Workers exposed to trichlorethane showed a significantly higher number of sleep apnoeas compared to controls.
Conclusions:
- Organic solvent exposure is indicated as a potential cause of sleep apnoea.
- These findings highlight the importance of considering sleep disorders in occupational solvent exposure assessments.