Sleep apnea and panic attacks.
A survey of 301 sleep apnea patients demonstrated that obstructive sleep apnea may cause nocturnal panic attack symptoms. Sleep apnea should be considered in the differential diagnosis of nocturnal panic disorder.
Edlund
M J
MJ
Department of Psychiatry, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.
McNamara
M E
ME
Millman
R P
RP
D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010200:Panic; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*