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Print : Ivanhoe Newswire
Kiddie Migraines Linked to Sleep Problems
Children who suffer from migraines are more likely to also have sleep problems according to new research from Temple University. The research found that migraine sufferers are twice as likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes repeated pauses in breathing because a person’s airway is blocked. Children suffering from the most severe migraines have shorter sleep time, longer total time to fall asleep and shorter rapid eye movement sleep. The study also found that obstructive sleep apnea was common in children who are overweight.
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Apr 21, 2008
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Broadcast : KABC-ABC 7 (Los Angeles, CA)
Sleep Disorders Often Mistaken for ADHD
About two million children in the United States have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is important to be aware that symptoms associated with ADHD may actually be signs that a child is suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. A sleep analysis study is the way to identify if symptoms are associated with obstructive sleep apnea or with ADHD. If a child snores, has restless sleep, difficulty falling asleep or daytime fatigue it shouldn’t be assumed they suffer from ADHD, a sleep study should be considered. A machine called a CPAP can clear a child’s airway and provide sound sleep.
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Apr 18, 2008
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Online : Hamptons.com
Unsettling Sleep
In this Q&A, a concerned wife tries to find the answers related to her husband’s unsettling sleep habits. The immediate response is to check to see if her husband is suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that is common in older adult males. Those with obstructive sleep apnea stop breathing up to hundreds of times per night. These breaks in sleep prevent a person from getting the right kind of sleep, meaning they are never fully rested. High blood pressure is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea, along with the rise in risk of heart failure and stroke. A common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, which includes a mask that is worn over the mouth during the night that delivers constant airflow into the lungs. Some self-help techniques include: sleeping on your side, eliminating alcohol, quitting smoking and losing weight.
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Apr 17, 2008
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Online : Ivanhoe Newswire - Medical Breakthroughs
Childhood Obesity Linked to Sleep Apnea
Obesity in children has tripled since 1980 to sixteen percent. There is new evidence linking obstructive sleep apnea syndrome to obesity. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where the airway is blocked, often by excess fatty tissue, causing a person to temporarily stop breathing. With the increase in obese children, there is inevitably an increase of obstructive sleep apnea sufferers. Obstructive sleep apnea is a very serious disorder that can increase the risk of stroke, diabetes and heart disease.
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Apr 16, 2008
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Online : Huliq.com
No Difference in Sleep of OSA Patients Studied in a Hospital vs. Sleep Center
A new study established that there is no difference in the results of sleep tests in a hospital or hospital- based laboratory. The study evaluated the effects on two different groups and found no significant distinction. The results were based on sleep onset latency, sleep efficiency, REM sleep latency, total amount of slow wave sleep and total stage 1 sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea, commonly diagnosed through overnight sleep tests, is a sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing during sleep. The disorder is caused by the tissue in the back of the neck collapsing, which prevents air from reaching the lungs. An estimated four percent of men and two percent of women suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
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Apr 16, 2008
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Online : WebMD
Help for Snoring Hubby? Share the Bed
Everyone seems to know someone who suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that collapses the airway, causing breathing interruptions during sleep. A common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea is loud snoring following by gasping sounds. A study of married couples monitored sleep patterns over a two week basis during which the men were hooked up to a breathing device known as continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP. The study found that when the wives stayed in bed, with their husbands they used the CPAP 74% of the time and the couples had fewer nightly wake-ups. When the women left the bed, the men only used CPAP 43% of the time. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious condition that can also be linked to hypertension, depression, stroke, diabetes, sexual dysfunction and heart disease.
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Apr 15, 2008
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Print : The Times Picayune (New Orleans, La.)
Many People Need to be Treated for Sleep Disorder
As the population grows so does the numbers of patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, yet many are still undiagnosed. Those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea often feel drowsy throughout the day and alertness while driving tends to be affected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that 1,500 deaths and 71,000 injuries are directly related to drowsy driving. Patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea stop breathing multiple times per hour, which causes the person to awaken throughout the night. A majority of obstructive sleep apnea patients have weight problems, making weight loss a possible cure. The good news is that there is a common treatment to the condition, a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. The machine includes a mask that the patient wears overnight to create constant airflow through the airway. Other treatment options include surgical procedures and oral appliances. |
Apr 13, 2008
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Print : Portsmouth Herald News (N.H.)
The Science of Sleep
Everyone experiences days when a lack of sleep interferes with their daily routine. However, for some, sleepiness may be caused by something a bit more serious. Obstructive sleep apnea, one of the most serious sleep disorders, affects an estimated 5 percent of Americans. A person suffering from obstructive sleep apnea will remain asleep as their body fails to bring in enough oxygen, causing a slow suffocation. The body then briefly rouses itself to bring in more air before returning to a state of sleep. This cycle may repeat itself dozens or hundreds of times per night. The sufferer has no memory of these events, but may be excessively tired in the morning and throughout the day.
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Mar 20, 2008
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Print : Aurora Beacon Journal
Good Rest Critical to Well-being
Sleep is essential to a person’s health and well-being. There is now compelling evidence that the common sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnea, which has been linked to stroke and high blood pressure, is linked to impaired sugar metabolism. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a person’s airway is blocked, causing breathing to stop. A study from Yale shows a link between sleep apnea and diabetes, regardless of whether or not that person is obese. Some studies show that treating obstructive sleep apnea can help with diabetes control. The most common and effective treatment is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which is a device that offers a steady stream of pressurized air through a nasal mask that keeps the airway open and prevents snoring and apneas. Patients who use CPAP at least four hours a night experience improved glycosylated hemoglobin levels and all around better sleep habits.
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Mar 19, 2008
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Print : The Southtown Star
Getting Adequate Sleep Can Improve Quality of Life
More than 80 sleep disorders plague more than 60 million Americans. The familiar annoyance known as snoring may be an indication of one of the most common sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when the soft tissue of the throat collapses and restricts airflow. If the disorder is left untreated, it can lead to many serious health issues including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and weight gain. It also may lead to job impairment and auto accidents. The good news is that there are ways to treat this disorder including continuous positive airway pressure therapy, also known as CPAP, which provides constant airflow through the airway, providing uninterrupted sleep. If you suspect that you or a loved one may have sleep apnea, schedule an overnight sleep study where trained professionals will watch what happens to your body while you are sleeping.
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Mar 18, 2008
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