Publication date: Mar 24, 2025
However, determining the direction of this relationship has proven challenging. Does sleep apnea increase the risk of developing Parkinsons disease? Studies have found that approximately 40% of Parkinsons patients also have sleep apnea, a rate significantly higher than in the general population. For the millions living with undiagnosed or untreated sleep apnea, this represents a compelling reason to seek help. Studies have found associations between sleep apnea and various forms of cognitive decline, including dementia. Approximately 30 million Americans are estimated to have OSA a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep but only about 6 million have received an official diagnosis. Sleep fragmentation often leads to daytime fatigue, mood disorders, and decreased quality of life. Many patients report difficulties with concentration, memory problems, and reduced work performance. Overcoming treatment challengesDespite the clear benefits of CPAP therapy, many patients struggle with adherence.
| Concepts | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Americas | Apnea |
| Healthcare | Brain |
| Overweight | Cpap |
| Parkinsons | Diagnosis |
| Snoring | Disease |
| Mask | |
| Night | |
| Osa | |
| Oxygen | |
| Parkinsons | |
| Risk | |
| Sleep | |
| Suggests | |
| Therapy | |
| Treatment |
Semantics
| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | MESH | sleep apnea |
| disease | MESH | sleep quality |
| disease | MESH | obstructive sleep apnea |
| disease | MESH | sleep disorders |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Oxygen |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Medical air |
| disease | MESH | excessive daytime sleepiness |
| disease | MESH | overweight |
| disease | MESH | sleep fragmentation |
| disease | MESH | neuroinflammation |
| disease | MESH | oxidative stress |
| disease | MESH | type 2 diabetes |
| pathway | REACTOME | Glucose metabolism |
| disease | MESH | insulin sensitivity |
| disease | MESH | Cardiovascular risks |
| disease | MESH | high blood pressure |
| disease | MESH | heart attacks |
| disease | MESH | strokes |
| disease | MESH | cognitive decline |
| disease | MESH | dementia |
| disease | MESH | mood disorders |
| disease | MESH | work performance |
| disease | MESH | Weight loss |
| disease | MESH | choking |
| disease | MESH | neurodegenerative diseases |
| pathway | REACTOME | Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| drug | DRUGBANK | Tropicamide |