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Sleep Disorders in Patients after COVID-19
M A Ahmet'yanov1, L I Reikhert1, O A Kicherova1
1Tyumen State Medical University, Russian Ministry of Health, Tyumen, Russia.
Neuroscience and Behavioral Physiology
|September 19, 2022
Summary
Healthy sleep is crucial for bodily functions. COVID-19 can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to worse outcomes and requiring rehabilitation, highlighting the need for sleep correction in patients.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Healthy sleep is vital for homeostasis, immunity, and organ function.
- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) impacts circadian rhythms and bodily functions, requiring further investigation.
- Long-term sequelae of COVID-19, particularly neurological damage, necessitate post-infection rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between sleep disturbances and COVID-19 outcomes.
- To explore the role of sleep in the acute and long-term prognosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- To identify potential prognostic markers for preventing long-term COVID-19 sequelae.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing publications, including case reports and literature reviews.
- Review of current prospective studies on sleep disorders in COVID-19 patients.
- Empirical data accumulation for identifying prognostic markers.
Main Results:
- Dyssomnia and obstructive sleep apnea are common consequences of COVID-19.
- Sleep disturbances significantly worsen the prognosis during the acute phase of COVID-19.
- Sleep deprivation negatively impacts the body's resistance to SARS-CoV-2.
Conclusions:
- Sleep disturbances are a significant factor affecting COVID-19 prognosis.
- Correction of sleep problems is essential for improving outcomes in both acute and long-term COVID-19 illness.
- Further research is needed to understand and manage sleep-related sequelae of COVID-19.
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