sleep apnea headache

Etiology

• can occur independently of or exacerbate tension headaches or migraine headaches

Clinical manifestations

• chronic morning headaches
• poor sleep quality
• daytime sleepiness
• fatigue
• headache generally bifrontal & dull
• headache generally resolves shortly after awakening, but may last up to 4 hours
• signs & symptoms of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea

Diagnostic procedures

• sleep study (polysomnography)

Management

• treatment of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea

More general terms

• headache