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[Insomnia in asthmatic patients]

M Henry Benítez1, A L Morera Fumero, I J González Martín

  • 1Departamento Universitario de Medicina Interna y Psiquiatría, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de La Laguna.

Actas Luso-Espanolas De Neurologia, Psiquiatria Y Ciencias Afines
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Asthmatic outpatients report insomnia complaints significantly more often than the general population, with over 70% affected. This study assessed insomnia prevalence and features in asthma patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Psychology

Context:

  • Insomnia is a common complaint with significant impact on quality of life.
  • Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide.
  • Understanding comorbidities like insomnia in asthma is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose:

  • To assess the prevalence and characteristics of insomnia complaints in a sample of adult asthmatic outpatients.
  • To compare insomnia prevalence in asthmatic patients with the general population.
  • To explore potential correlations between insomnia and demographic factors in asthma patients.

Summary:

  • A study of 43 asthmatic outpatients using Derogatis' Symptom Check List 90 Revised (SCL-90-R) revealed a high prevalence of insomnia.

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  • Over 70% of asthmatic patients reported insomnia complaints, significantly higher than in the general population (p < 0.0001).
  • No significant differences in insomnia complaints were found based on sex, nor was a correlation with age observed. High intercorrelation among insomnia items was noted.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant burden of insomnia in asthma patients, suggesting a need for targeted screening and interventions.
    • Provides empirical data supporting the increased prevalence of insomnia in asthma, informing clinical practice and future research.
    • Emphasizes the importance of addressing subjective complaints like insomnia in the management of chronic conditions such as asthma.