According to the researchers, lying awake at night is not only due to the shortness of breath as a result of corona, but fear of the disease and noises in the department also play a major role.
The university hospital expects that the role of corona on poor sleep will be even greater, but this needs to be further investigated. “The virus itself and the body’s response to the virus may also play a role in the development of sleep disorders.”
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Greater risk of infectious diseases
That while sleep deprivation can have a major effect on getting corona and the development of the disease. That is why the researchers argue that healthcare providers should pay extra attention to the sleep rhythm of patients with corona. “Once you have an infection among the members, it is more difficult for your body to fight it,” says Amsterdam UMC.
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Almost 130 people participated in the study: 79 with Covid-19 and 50 without. The results have been published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.
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