Treating Sleep Disorders In TBI Does Not Eliminate Symptoms

Sleep disorders are common with TBI, but a recent study showed that after three months treatment with continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea significantly. The participants suffering from TBI experienced no significant changes in the quality of life or cognitive performance after the treatment. Researchers believe that the other problems associated with traumatic brain injury may be continuing to affect the individuals even when obstructive sleep apnea is largely eliminated. This is bad news for sufferers associated with TBI.