Sleep apnea and hypothyroidism presenting as depression in two patients

M. E. McNamara; S. M. Southwick; B. S. Fogel

Sleep apnea and hypothyroidism presenting as depression in two patients

M. E. McNamara, S. M. Southwick, B. S. Fogel

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Abstract

Two patients are described who presented with depression and were later found to have both obstructive sleep apnea and hypothyroidism. Both patients had normal thyroxine (T₄) levels but elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. Thyroid replacement led to resolution of both apnea and depression. The possibility of hypothyroidism as a cause of sleep apnea and depression is discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	164-165
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Volume	48
Issue number	4
State	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes

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Sleep apnea and hypothyroidism presenting as depression in two patients

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