What is snoring-III
November 28, 2016 Sleeping position and snoring: When we are asleep, we are usually (though not always) lying down. Gravity acts to pull on all the tissues of the body, but the tissues of the pharynx are relatively soft and floppy. Therefore, when we lie on our backs, gravity pulls the palate, tonsils, and tongue backwards. This often narrows the airway enough to cause turbulence in airflow, tissue vibration, and snoring. Frequently, if the snorer is gently reminded (for example, with a gentle thrust of the elbow to the ribs or a tickle) to roll onto his or her side, …
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Why Does It Matter If Your Train Operator Has A Snoring Problem?
November 22, 201610:18 am EST By Ashlee Kieler For most people, snoring is a minor annoyance — and usually for the loved one of the snorer. But if that snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea, it could be a health issue that leaves you working through the day without a full night’s rest. That’s particularly problematic if your job involves controlling a massive train carrying hundreds of people at high speeds. The Associated Press reports that the Federal Railroad Administration will issue a safety advisory this week — essentially a strong recommendation — emphasizing the importance of screening …
The Army has a sleep problem. Here’s how to fix it.
By: Maj. Jeff Jager and Aaron Kennedy, November 20, 2016 Editor’s note: The following is an opinion piece. The writers are not employed by Military Times and the views expressed here do not necessarily represent those of Military Times or its editorial staff. The use of alcohol is known to degrade mental capacity and impair decision-making. The military prohibits its use during duty hours for common-sense reasons, and does the same with other substances that can degrade readiness. But when it comes to other actions that can do similar damage, or worse, we promote them with reverence, pretending …
Doctors Say Snoring A Symptom Of Health Problems.
By Aparna Zalani | CBS11 Special Projects Producer | November 21, 2016 9:45 PM DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Annoying and more often than not, disruptive, snoring is the most common problem affecting more than 90 million Americans of both genders and all ages. The National Sleep Foundation says 37 million Americans snore on a regular basis. More than an annoyance, snoring is body’s way of telling you something is wrong, according to doctors. It has many causes and the trick is to find out why you snore, which is difficult. ♦ David and Lori Keller couple, David and Lori …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Common in Type 1 Diabetes.
Miriam E Tucker | June 08, 2015 BOSTON — Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in people with type 1 diabetes and is associated with abnormal glycemia and microvascular complications but not body mass index (BMI), a new study finds. The data were presented June 7, 2015 here at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2015 Scientific Sessions by Laurent Meyer, MD, an endocrinologist at Hopitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France. The link between type 1 diabetes and OSA has been reported in three previous small trials, but this study of 90 adults with type 1 diabetes is the largest such trial to date …
From a wellness standpoint, sleep forms the base.
Amey Vance, Live Well 6:11 p.m. MST March 7, 2016 Why do people need to sleep? Science is constantly searching for the answer to that very question. It has been discovered that there are biological and chemical changes that take place in the body during sleep that make sleep a necessary part of each 24-hour cycle. Kirk Watkins is a sleep disorder specialist at the Dixie Regional Medical Center Sleep Disorders Clinic. He helps people sleep well. Watkins explained one of the biochemical processes that occur during sleep this way: “It is …
Teen obesity and sleep apnea can be connected problems, pediatrician says.
In the fight against obesity in teens, we’ve considered a number of different strategies — taxing sugary drinks, rewriting food labels and encouraging young people to cut down on screen time. But one expert says we also need to look at how much sleep teens are getting. Dr. Nicholas Chadi is a pediatrician and researcher specializing in adolescent medicine in Toronto, and a fellow in global journalism at the Munk School of Global Affairs. As he told CBC Radio, he’s looking at why sleep apnea is a major issue for teens, and how it connects to the obesity problem. How are sleep apnea and …
Women are being under-diagnose for sleep apnea.
Posted: Nov 03, 2016 7:03 PM CDT Updated: Nov 03, 2016 7:49 PM CDT By Erin Fitzsimonds By Lindsay Iadeluca Western Mass News – WGGB/WSHM SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Sleep apnea can effect both men and women of any age. A doctor from Baystate Health recently discovered that the condition is largely under-diagnosed in women. Dr. Karin Johnson is the Medical Director of the Baystate Sleep Program where she and her colleges are conducting a research project on hundreds of women to study the sleep conditions they face. It is known that women have a different breathing pattern at …
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