Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN MEDICINE-JAREM, cilt.12, sa.1, ss.5-9, 2022 (ESCI, TRDizin)
Objective: This study aimed to examine the effects of allergic rhinitis (AR) on sleep quality (SQ). Methods: This prospective study evaluated the AR symptoms and skin prick tests (SPT) in all participants. The AR group was composed of 65 male patients with AR symptoms and positive SPT, whereas the control group was composed of 65 healthy male individuals. SQ was evaluated using the Sleep Quality Scale (SQS). The AR group was asked whether AR affects their sleep, and those who answered yes were asked for the symptoms that affect their SQ. The SQS scores and the effect of symptoms on SQ were statistically compared. Results: The mean SQS score of the groups was 68.68 +/- 13.15 in the AR group and 47.72 +/- 9.3 in the control group. The SQS score was significantly higher in the AR group compared to that of the control group (p=0.002, p<0.05). Of the patients, 30 (46.1%) had their sleep affected. The distribution of symptoms, which affect the SQ of these patients, was determined. Congestion is the most common symptom that affects the SQ, which was statistically significantly higher compared to other symptoms (p=0.0001, p<0.05). Conclusion: AR is a risk factor for poor SQ. Patients with sleep disturbances should be questioned for AR and they should be provided with necessary treatment.