Table 2 Frequency of symptoms mentioned by participants
Symptom | Non-PAP Users (N = 20) | PAP Users (N = 10) |
|---|---|---|
Difficulty concentrating | 17 (85%) | 6 (60%) |
Dry mouth | 12 (60%) | 6 (60%) |
Fatigue/tired | 20 (100%) | 10 (100%) |
Gasp for air when sleeping/waking up | 3 (15%) | 1 (10%) |
Headaches | 10 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
High blood pressure | 3 (15%) | 2 (20%) |
Interrupted sleep/wake up a lot | 10 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
Irregular heartbeat | 1 (5%) | 1 (10%) |
Night terrors | 2 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
Nocturia | 1 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
Phlegm/mucus | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
Ringing in ears | 1 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
Runny nose | 1 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
Sleepiness | 15 (75%) | 9 (90%) |
Sore throat | 7 (35%) | 0 (0%) |
Teeth grinding/jaw clenching | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |