[Hypnopompic hallucinations and the sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].
Med Clin (Barc) November 30, 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2023.09.024 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe abstract discusses hypnopompic hallucinations—vivid, dream-like experiences that occur upon waking—and their association with sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome, a condition characterized by repeated breathing interruptions during sleep. It suggests that these hallucinations may be a symptom or consequence of the disordered breathing, possibly linked to disrupted sleep architecture or oxygen desaturation. The text does not provide specific data, sample sizes, or findings, but it outlines a clinical connection between the two phenomena.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Hypnopompic hallucinations may be associated with sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. |
Abstract
[Hypnopompic hallucinations and the sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].