AI Article Synopsis
- Epilepsy and obstructive sleep apnea often occur together in patients, creating a complex interplay between the two conditions.
- Treating obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure can enhance seizure control in epilepsy patients who do not respond to traditional medications, resulting in a better quality of life.
- Ongoing research is deepening our understanding of the intricate relationship between epilepsy, sleep, and sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea.
Article Abstract
Both epilepsy and obstructive sleep apnea are common conditions and hence frequently coexist in a given patient. A complex bidirectional relationship exists between the 2 conditions where the presence of one affects the other. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure may improve seizure control in medically refractory epilepsy patients, leading to improved quality of life. Understanding of this complex relationship between epilepsy, sleep, and sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea continues to evolve.
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