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Insomnia Prevalent in Patients With Asthma, Finds Study

by Sheela Philomena on December 8, 2016 at 11:16 PM
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Insomnia is highly prevalent in asthmatic patients and is linked to worse asthma control.


Patients with asthma report difficulty with sleep; however the prevalence of insomnia and its relationship with asthma burden and quality of life is unknown.

‘Adults with insomnia have worse asthma control and asthma-specific quality of life and higher levels of depression and anxiety symptoms.’

Recent research work examined the impact of insomnia on asthma control and asthma-related healthcare utilization.

The research findings report the following

"Our results show that poor sleep may not be solely due to nighttime awakenings due to asthma symptoms but may represent comorbid insomnia," said lead author Faith Luyster, PhD, "and that comorbid insomnia can significantly impact asthma outcomes including quality of life and healthcare utilization."

"Further studies are needed to better understand the relationship between insomnia and asthma control. Prospective and interventional studies, such as implementing cognitive-behavioral treatment for insomnia, are recommended moving forward", said researchers.

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References

  1. Faith S. Luyster et al. Association Between Insomnia and Asthma Burden in the Severe Asthma Research Program (SARP) III; CHEST; (2016) DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2016.09.020
  2. Healthy Sleep Tips - (https:sleepfoundation.org/sleep-tools-tips/healthy-sleep-tips)
  3. How to Sleep Better - (http://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/how-to-sleep-better.htm)
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