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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to study the effects of allergic rinitis (AR) disease on the quality of sleep. Methods: This work has been done prospectively. All respondents were questioned in terms of the presence of AR symptoms and the skin prick tests (SPT) were performed. 65 male patients with AR symptoms and SPTs positive were taken to the AR group. Sixteen healthy male volunteers were included in the work as a control group. The quality of sleep is assessed by the Sleep Quality Scale (SQS). The patient was asked whether his sleep was affected by the rhinitis. They were asked what symptoms they were affected. The impact of SQS scoles and symptoms on the quality of sleep has been statistically studied. Results: The average SQS score was 68,68±13,15 in AR patients and 47,72±9,3 in the control group. The SQS score was statistically significantly high in the AR group compared to the control group (p=0,002, p<0,05). Thirty (46.1%) patients that their sleeps were affected by AR. With regard to the distribution of symptoms affecting the quality of sleep in these patients, conjunction was identified as the most common symptom affecting the quality of sleep and was statically significantly high in comparison to other symptoms (p=0,0001, p<0,05). Result: AR is a risk factor for poor quality of sleep. Patients with sleep disorders should be questioned from the point of view of AR and ensure that they reach the necessary treatment.

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