Table of Contents QUICK FACTS Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes you feel extremely tired, and may cause uncontrollable sleep attacks. The main symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness. You may feel tired during the day, even after a full night of sleep. It is hard to prevent this feeling of sleepiness. DIAGNOSIS …
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (PAP) THERAPY Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder. It is caused by the collapse of the airway in the back of the nose, mouth and throat during sleep. Positive airway pressure (PAP) devices can reverse or minimize symptoms of sleep apnea by …
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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 …
TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEP IN OLDER ADULTS Table of Contents Most people have difficulty sleeping at some point in their lives. Overall health, medications, lifestyle choices, sleep habits, stress and certain sleep disorders can affect sleep. KEY POINTS Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that can cause poor quality sleep and affect mental, physical and …
PEDIATRIC OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs in many children. It involves complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. Snoring is a common warning sign for sleep apnea. This snoring is usually loud and may end with a gasp for breath. Early identification …
SLEEP AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS Table of Contents Poor sleep is often linked to other health problems. The physical and emotional impact of a medical illness can cause or worsen sleep problems. The cause and severity of sleep problems can vary widely. KEY POINTS Sleep problems may be caused by a variety of common medical illnesses …
SLEEP AND TRUCK DRIVING SAFETY Table of Contents Sleep is important for overall health and optimal performance, and healthy sleep is essential for driving safety. Adults should sleep 7 or more hours daily for maximum alertness. Insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders increase the risk of drowsy driving. Common sleep problems that can increase sleepiness …
YOUR HEART AND SLEEP Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea causes some people to stop breathing due to the closure of the upper airway during sleep. It has been linked to various heart conditions. Repeated interruptions to sleep and drops in blood oxygen level can increase heart rate and blood pressure, making the heart work …
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