Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

Authors

  • Muhammad Khoir Gultom Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi FK USU
  • Andika Pradana 3Division of Pulmononary Asthma-COPD Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sumatera Utara, Prof. Chairudin P. Lubis
  • Amira Permatasari Tarigan 3Division of Pulmononary Asthma-COPD Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sumatera Utara, Prof. Chairudin P. Lubis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29103/averrous.v12i1.27094

Keywords:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Ostructive Sleep Apnea, quality of life

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, frequently associated with sleep disturbances, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which may negatively affect patients’ quality of life. This study aimed to describe the demographic characteristics of COPD patients, assess the severity of OSA symptoms and health-related quality of life, and analyze the association between OSA symptoms and quality of life in COPD patients. This quantitative study used a cross-sectional correlational design and was conducted in the Pulmonology Department of Prof.Chairuddin Panusunan Lubis Hospital. A total of 96 COPD patients were recruited using convenience sampling, with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the chi-square test at a significance level of α = 0.05. The results demonstrated a significant association between OSA symptoms and health-related quality of life in COPD patients (p = 0.012). Patients with moderate-to-high OSA risk were 2.97 times more likely to experience impaired quality of life compared with those at low risk (OR = 2.97; 95% CI: 1.09–8.09). These findings suggest that OSA symptoms may contribute to reduced quality of life in COPD patients and highlight the importance of early screening and comprehensive management of sleep-related disorders in clinical practice.

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2026-05-14

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Averrous, Volume 12 No.1 Mei 2026

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