The Effect of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea on the Sleep Quality of Bed Partners

Beninati, William; Harris, Cameron; Herold, Daniel L.; Shepard, John

doi:10.1016/s0025-6196(11)63991-8

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“…Improvements were noted in the nonsnoring partners' daytime sleepiness scores (which were within the normal range at baseline) and in anxiety scores, but not in depression scores, after 6-8 weeks of CPAP [1]. In one of the few studies supplying objective data, CPAP during the second half of the study night was associated with a decreased arousal index and increased sleep efficiency in the partners [8]. In a cross-over study of CPAP versus placebo for 4 weeks each, CPAP was associated with better subjective sleep quality in the partner, but no improvements were noted in quality of life or objective sleep parameters (sleep efficiency, arousal index, sleep latency, time in slow wave sleep (SWS) and time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep) [3].…”

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“…Treatment of the snorer may bring relief to the partner. A few studies evaluated the sleep quality of those with bed partners whose sleep apnoea syndrome (SAS) was treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) [1,3,4,7,8]. Improvements were noted in the nonsnoring partners' daytime sleepiness scores (which were within the normal range at baseline) and in anxiety scores, but not in depression scores, after 6-8 weeks of CPAP [1].…”

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Effect of sleeping alone on sleep quality in female bed partners of snorers

Blumen

Salva²,

d’Ortho³

et al. 2009

European Respiratory Journal

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The aim of the present study was to objectively measure the effect of sleeping alone for one night on sleep quality in female bed partners of male snorers.Females complaining of poor sleep due to snoring by their bed partner and having no known hearing loss or snoring were included in a prospective multicentre cross-sectional study. 23 females underwent one polysomnography recording while sleeping with their bed partner and another while sleeping alone. Their sleep parameters were compared between the two nights.We excluded seven couples because the female partner snored for .10% of the sleep time (n56) or had obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (n51). In the remaining 16 females, sleep time, sleep efficiency, arousal index and percentages of deep sleep (stages 3-4) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep were not significantly different between the two nights. Percentages of light sleep (non-REM stage 2) and awakening index were lower when sleeping alone (p50.023 and p50.046, respectively).Sleep quality was decreased and sleep fragmentation increased in females sleeping with male snorers. Some females had unrecognised snoring. However, our data do not suggest that objective sleep quality improves substantially in the female nonsnoring partner when she sleeps alone for one night.KEYWORDS: Bed partner, sleep apnoea syndrome, snoring S leeping with a snoring partner has been reported to increase daytime feelings of stress, depression [1] and fatigue [2], although there were no consistent changes in quality of life evaluated through questionnaires [3,4] or in daytime sleepiness [4,5]. Poor sleep quality has been reported by more than twothirds of bed partners of snorers [3]. These subjective complaints were related not only to snoring, but also to apnoeas and restlessness [3].Nonsnoring bed partners may try various methods to improve their sleep quality, such as using ear plugs or sleeping pills, or both [6]. Treatment of the snorer may bring relief to the partner. A few studies evaluated the sleep quality of those with bed partners whose sleep apnoea syndrome (SAS) was treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) [1,3,4,7,8]. Improvements were noted in the nonsnoring partners' daytime sleepiness scores (which were within the normal range at baseline) and in anxiety scores, but not in depression scores, after 6-8 weeks of CPAP [1]. In one of the few studies supplying objective data, CPAP during the second half of the study night was associated with a decreased arousal index and increased sleep efficiency in the partners [8]. In a cross-over study of CPAP versus placebo for 4 weeks each, CPAP was associated with better subjective sleep quality in the partner, but no improvements were noted in quality of life or objective sleep parameters (sleep efficiency, arousal index, sleep latency, time in slow wave sleep (SWS) and time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep) [3].Some couples decide to sleep in separate rooms in order to improve their sleep quality. Among patients referred for snoring or suspected obstr...

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Effect of sleeping alone on sleep quality in female bed partners of snorers

Blumen

Salva²,

d’Ortho³

et al. 2009

European Respiratory Journal

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“…12,13 Studies utilizing PSG to assess sleep among partners of patients with untreated OSA also have found significant sleep disturbances. [14][15][16] In an early study, 10 wives of husbands undergoing PSG for suspected OSA underwent concurrent PSG in the same bed as their husbands.…”

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Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Its Treatments on Partners: A Literature Review

Luyster

2017

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine

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Study Objectives: Many adults sleep with a significant other; thus, sleep disorder symptoms and treatments of one partner are likely to impact the other partner's health. A literature review was conducted to examine the impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and OSA treatments on partner-assessed sleep and daytime functioning and partner involvement in OSA treatment. Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL searches yielded 38 pertinent quantitative and qualitative studies that described sleep and/or daytime functioning assessed in partners of patients with untreated OSA, sleep and/or daytime functioning assessed in partners who were referred for OSA treatment, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliance (OA), or surgery, and/or associations between partner involvement and OSA treatment use. Results:The majority of studies found untreated OSA to have a negative impact on partners' objective and subjective sleep and daytime functioning, in particular mood, quality of life, and relationship quality. Improvements in partner-assessed sleep quality were reported for CPAP, OA, and surgery. Conflicting results were reported for partners' mood, quality of life, daytime sleepiness, and relationship quality. Perceived partner support was associated with greater CPAP use. Conclusions: Symptoms associated with OSA can negatively impact partners' sleep and daytime functioning. Treatment of OSA with CPAP, OA, or surgery can have health benefits for not only patients but also partners. Collaborative partner involvement may be a useful strategy for interventions promoting CPAP adherence. Keywords: continuous positive airway pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance, partner, spouse Citation: Luyster FS. Impact of obstructive sleep apnea and its treatments on partners: a literature review.

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“…Although several epidemiologic studies suggested a relationship between snoring and hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease, most of these studies were not able to discern the difference between primary snoring and patients with a mild variant of OSAS. Nevertheless, snoring represents an important social problem, and contributes to impaired sleep quality of the bed partners of those who snore 4 .…”

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Cautionary notes on the undesirable secondary effects of long term orthopedic and ventilation mask therapy in the treatment of OSAS

Valiathan¹,

Phoenix²,

Palomo³

et al. 2009

J Dentofacial Anom Orthod

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Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are caused by repetitive dynamic closure of the oropharyngeal airway. There exists substantial and growing epidemiologic evidence that OSA is associated with a variety of systemic conditions, including but not limited to, systemic hypertension, stroke, congestive heart failure, increased motor vehicle accidents, impaired quality of living and mortality. There is an equal amount of literature on the use of dental appliances as a treatment modality for OSA. The object of this report is to review the literature in regards to three vital aspects of this disease: a) the etiology and sequela of OSA; b) the dental management of the condition and its mode of action; and lastly, c) the positive and negative outcomes/risks, of dental management. KEYWORDS Obstructive Sleep ApneaOral devices Dental appliances treatment protocols.

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The Effect of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea on the Sleep Quality of Bed Partners

Cited by 138 publications

References 7 publications

Effect of sleeping alone on sleep quality in female bed partners of snorers

Effect of sleeping alone on sleep quality in female bed partners of snorers

Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Its Treatments on Partners: A Literature Review

Cautionary notes on the undesirable secondary effects of long term orthopedic and ventilation mask therapy in the treatment of OSAS

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