Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in morbidly obese patients, with a reported prevalence as high as 45% in obese subjects.1 In fact, according to one study presented at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, of 359 patients who had preoperative polysomnography, 86% had positive tests, which showed severe OSA in half of the …
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Table of Contents Circadian rhythms are 24-hour natural rhythms in the body. These internal rhythms are matched to the outside light-dark cycle. When there is a disruption of the internal system, or there is a mismatch between the body’s circadian rhythm and the outside environment, a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder may occur. KEY POINTS A …
Table of Contents Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. It involves having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Chronic insomnia occurs when you have trouble sleeping at least three times per week for at least three months. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment. It involves a variety of strategies that target …
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Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on reddit Reddit Share on vk VK Share on odnoklassniki OK Share on delicious Delicious Share on digg Digg Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on email Email Table of Contents KEY POINTS Sleep is restorative to the body …
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SLEEP STUDY A sleep study monitors your brain waves, breathing, heart rate and body movements while you sleep overnight. It is performed in a sleep center by a trained sleep technologist, who monitors your study while ensuring your safety and comfort. The results of your sleep study will enable your …
WHAT IS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA? Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects at least 25 million adults in the U.S. It is caused by the collapse of the airway in the back of the nose, mouth and throat during sleep. KEY POINTS Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that can cause poor quality sleep …
HELPFUL TIPS FOR PAP THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA Table of Contents If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea treatment is incredibly important for your ongoing health. When obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues without treatment, sufferers are more likely to experience health complications such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, …
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SLEEP STUDY TIPS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN Table of Contents During childhood, up to 40% of children have a sleep problem their parents consider significant. Many of these sleep problems are best evaluated with an overnight polysomnogram, which is commonly called a sleep study. In some cases your doctor may order a daytime nap test …
HOW MUCH SLEEP DO I NEED? Table of Contents The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults should sleep 7 or more hours per night on a regular basis to promote optimal health. The amount of nightly sleep that children need steadily decreases with age. KEY POINTS The specific amount of sleep needed each …
SHIFT WORK AND SLEEP Table of Contents It is estimated that about 20% of the workforce is employed in a job that requires shift work. Shift work sleep disorder occurs when you have insomnia or excessive sleepiness due to work hours that take place at least in part during the night. It also can occur …
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