Sleep Assessment in Long COVID Clinics: A Necessary Tool for Effective Management. Issue 1 (18th February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khosla, Seema; Cheung, Joseph; Gurubhagavatula, Indira
• Is Part Of: Neurology. Volume 13:Issue 1(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-02-18
• Subjects: Nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; Neurology -- United States -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200079
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2163-0402

Abstract

Abstract : As we adapt to SARS-CoV-2, it has become apparent that the acute illness is not the only threat from this virus. Long COVID has emerged as a potentially disabling condition with multiple varied symptoms. We propose that querying patients about their sleep may allow for the assessment of a sleep-related disorder that is amenable to treatment. In addition, hypersomnolence is a prominent feature and may mimic other organic hypersomnias; therefore, inquiring about COVID-19 infection in sleepy patients is suggested.