Polysomnography

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a respiratory sleeping disorder caused by the collapse of the pharyngeal that disrupt one’s sleep; causing daytime sleepiness, nighttime awakenings, snoring, choking, etc. [1] It is one of the most common sleep disorder that affects around 5% of middle aged subjects. [2] Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is one of the most chosen treatment by patients with OSA because it is the most effective and simple to use treatment with low risks. CPAP…

Sleep Apnea in Children - How to Tell If Your Child Has Sleep Apnea and What You Can Do About It By George A Fuller | Submitted On October 17, 2009 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Even though sleep…

Dr Hall's PILLO1: Cervical Pillow for Neck Pain Neck pain is a common problem and good cervical support (support for the neck area) while you sleep is an important part of recovery. Cervical pillows are a common recommendation by doctors, for those who want to prevent neck pain caused by poor sleeping postures. While the reasons for neck pain many be many, such as degenerative diseases, stress or poor posture, one of the ways of giving the neck some relief is by using a cervical pillow to take…

Hello Teersa, Sleeping is a key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. An interview assessment was conducted on JT, a 34 year old, was complaining about lacking sleep, feeling sleepy, and missing continuous sleep. Sleep quality and quantity is an important function in the work environment that supports proper communication (Barnes, Lucianetti, Bhave, & Christian, 2015). For JT, the reported sleep issues needs further exploration. It is necessary that FNPs screen for possible sleep disturbances.…

While on this planet we live on, we need to find things to occupy ourselves in our spare time. Some common things people do are athletics, playing video games, or simply catching up on missed sleep by napping. Some people branch out to poetry – a boring subject if taking only a superficial point of view. But certain individuals take it further, and it becomes their occupation or their profession. They find that skillful poetry can be used as an outlet to articulate their ideas and feelings with…

Monophasic sleep and variations of polyphasic sleep have their own advantages and disadvantages. Monophasic sleep is generally the most convenient sleep cycle, it has high flexibility in sleeping/waking hours and there is minimal risk of sleep deprivation, but it requires a relatively large amount of total sleep. It is best suited to people working regular hours. Following are the some of the advantages of biphasic sleep cycle: Napping during the day improves memory and cognitive functions. If…

In the article from the LA Times, “Sleep Deprivation Has Genetic Consequences, Study Finds”, written by Eryn Brown claims that sleep deprivation can be very unsafe for people’s health. It claims that sleep deprivation can result in gene inflammation, immunity, and protein harm which was caused by tissue harm. The text also declares that after an experiment was run, hundreds of genes in our bodies were amplified when people did not sleep for 24 hours. Brown writes in an informative tone because…

The Brentwood Home Bamboo Mattress with gel memory foam is a unique mattress with ingredients specific to Brentwood. This review is specific to the 11-inch thick mattress in the queen size, but this mattress is available in different sizes and thicknesses. This mattress is unique due to its usage of New Zealand wool and bamboo fibers. Below, there is an in-depth discussion on this mattress. 1. 2.5 inches Gel Mattress Foam: This foam is infused with blue gel. This helps combat the heat that…

Restful sleep is vitally important to maintain good physical health. There are a number of things your body accomplishes during the time you spend sleeping, and when sleep is interrupted or avoided altogether there are consequences to be paid. Let's examine why sleep is so important to physical and even mental health. Good sleep can be elusive for many people. For one reason or another, at some point we all struggle with getting the proper amount of restful sleep. Some of the reasons include…

Adult Bedwetting: Causes & Solutions According to the National Association for Continence (NAFC), 5 million adults experience the condition of sleep enuresis (often referred to as bedwetting). While this health issue can be inconvenient, embarrassing, and even alarming, it can be managed. If you suffer from periodic or regular bedwetting, here are some tips and general information that can help. What Causes Adult Bedwetting? When an adult urinates while sleeping, it could be due to a variety…