Abstract

Introduction: To determine frequency of anxiety and depression according to severity of OSAS and to evaluate quality of life.

Material and Method: Polysomnographic evaluation was performed in a total of 80 cases. The ‘Hospital Anxiety Depression Test’, ‘Medical Outcome Short Form 36’ and ‘Epworth Sleepiness Scale’ were applied to all cases.

Results: The mean age was 49.4±10.9 (65 male, 15 female). The mean apnea hypopnea index (AHI) was 35.2±24.9. 17 cases had anxiety, 21 cases had depression and 25 cases suffered from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The evaluation cases suffering and not suffering from EDS in respect of their quality of life has shown differences in the vitality, social and mental functions. There was no difference between the groups with low and high sleep effectiveness in respect to quality of life, existence of anxiety and depression. There was no significant relation between the OSAS severity, depression, anxiety and EDS. There was no difference between the groups with low and high sleep effectiveness in respect of existence of EDS.

Conclusion: OSAS will lead to EDS caused by sleep separation. This may result in the decline of quality of life and development of anxiety and depression. (Tur Toraks Der 2008;9:141-5)