Dissociative Identity Disorder CPAP Adherence: An Uncommon Factor in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

摘要

We present a case of a patient with dissociative identity disorder and symptomatic sleep apnea who was treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). CPAP use depended upon which personality the patient exhibited but apnea reduction did not. This case illustrates in one individual how personality can positively or negatively affect CPAP adherence.