Abstract:BACKGROUND
Sleepiness is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Despite this the Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS) has not been shown to predict OSA severity. We present the preliminary results of a cross-sectional analysis in OSA patients to examine the relationship between sleepiness and physical activity.
METHODS
Participants aged >18, with an AHI >5, and no other sleep disorders were include… Show more
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