Treating sleep apnea in Parkinson’s Disease with C-PAP: feasibility concerns and effects on cognition and alertness

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in Parkinson disease (PD) and is known to contribute to cognitive impairment and daytime sleepiness. We investigated feasibility of continuous positive airway pressure treatment (CPAP) and its effects on subjective daytime sleepiness and cognitive profile in PD plus OSA subjects in a longitudinal three months follow up study.

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