OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn negatively impact sleep; the impact of extraesophageal reflux (EER) symptoms on sleep is unknown. This study's goal was to evaluate the association of EER and measures of nasal obstruction, mood, insomnia, hypersomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Tertiary care hospital...

tic criteria for dysthymic disorder are: low mood during the day or most times of the day for at least one year in adults or two years in children, with at least two of following items: decrease or increase of appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, loss of energy, low self-confidence, concentration and decision making disorders, feel of sadness and hopelessness (Freidman, 1995).