Disturbed sleep may partially explain long COVID breathlessness AdmissionsUoM LancetRespirMed
, which was likely to persist for at least 12 months, and highlight for the first time the association between two post-COVID condition symptoms: breathlessness and sleep disruption.
Sleep quality was assessed using subjective measures that were self-reported by 638 patients to researchers. It was also measured objectively in another 729 patients, who wore devices similar to smart watches that measured night-time activity levels. "If this is the case, then interventions targeting poor sleep quality might be used to manage symptoms and convalescence following COVID-19 hospitalization, potentially improving patient outcomes."
"Our findings suggest that sleep disturbance is a common problem after hospitalization for COVID-19 and is associated with breathlessness."
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