...have difficulty sleeping, have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, or simply wish to improve their sleep hygiene. During the consultation, a sleep specialist will conduct a thorough assessment of...
...a sleep study is to diagnose common sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing problems, narcolepsy, epilepsy, and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). Depending on...
Table of Contents What are common respiratory diseases? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Pulmonary hypertension Interstitial lung disease (ILD) Lung cancer Occupational lung diseases Other...
...sudden sleepiness during the day REM sleep behaviour disorder, or when a patient acts out dreams during sleep Chronic insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night...
What is Sleep Medicine Follow-Up? Sleep medicine follow-up (or sleep follow-up) is part of the comprehensive assessment of a patient’s sleep disorder. During a follow-up visit, a physician typically reviews...
...obstructive sleep apnea in adults. Sleep. 2010;33(10):1408-13. PMID: 21061864 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21061864. Braga A, Grechi TH, Eckeli A, et al. Predictors of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty success in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome....
...after sleeping Can fall asleep quickly (within 5 minutes) despite a full night’s sleep Can achieve REM sleep even during the day Possible Complications and Risks The main risk of...
**Q: How can I improve my sleep quality?** **A:** There are several strategies you can implement to enhance your sleep: * **Establish a regular sleep-wake cycle:** Go to bed and...
...mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea: A meta-analysis. The Laryngoscope. 2013;123:269. What is sleep apnea? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepapnea/. Accessed Dec. 16, 2013. /trp_language] **Question: What is a Pillar...
...a physical exam, medical history, and criteria from the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group. **Q: How is RLS treated?** **A:** Treatment aims to relieve symptoms and improve sleep. Options...
