Is the Apnea/Hypopnea Index the Best Measure of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
December 9, 2014 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues to challenge otolaryngologists and patients alike, with estimates of the condition affecting between 2% and 4% of the adult population in the United States. Gold standard OSA diagnosis is made through a polysomnogram (PSG) test, which uses the apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) as its main defining measure. The AHI, which quantifies the number of times each hour a patient has a total (apnea) or partial (hypopnea) blockage of breathing during sleep, has been the most-used measure, not only of how OSA is diagnosed, but also of how well treatment modalities, including continuous positive …
Neck-to-waist ratio can help predict pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
Sharon M. O’Brien, MPAS, PA-CJanuary 19, 2015 Research from Canada demonstrated that a neck-to-waist ratio of >0.41 has sufficient sensitivity and specificity to be considered a predictor of obstructive sleep apnea. Neck-to-waist ratio can help predict pediatric OSA Adults are not the only ones who develop sleep apnea. The condition occurs frequently in children as well. The statistics are quite staggering — up to 66% of obese children are diagnosed with apnea compared with 5.7% of non-obese children. This is another reason to keep children active and help them make better food choices. Just as with adults, the consequences of sleep …
New sleep apnea policy to take effect
January 23, 2015 By Elizabeth A Tennyson A new FAA policy on obstructive sleep apnea that addresses many of the concerns raised by AOPA is scheduled to take effect March 2. The new policy closely follows draft guidelines released in April 2014 and will not disqualify pilots from receiving a medical certificate based solely on body mass index (BMI). Pilots believed to be at significant risk for the condition will receive a regular medical certificate and be required to undergo a follow-up assessment. Those who are diagnosed with the condition must receive treatment to continue flying. The issue of sleep apnea came to …
When It’s More Than Just Snoring
If you snore, you might have a serious condition called sleep apnea BY LYNNE SNIERSON If you’ve ever longed to be wrapped in the arms of Morpheus, you’re hardly alone among seniors who would welcome nightly communion with the mythological Greek God granting restful sleep and sweet dreams. Sleep disorders can plague people at any life stage, but they worsen and become more perilous as we age. “It was awful. I was snoring like crazy every night. My wife was always yelling at me and didn’t want to sleep with me. It was so bad even the cat wouldn’t sleep …
Why Snoring Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Posted: 01/14/2015 8:32 am EST Updated: 01/14/2015 8:59 am EST By Amanda MacMillan for Life by DailyBurn People who snore may think that their partners or roommates are the ones most affected by their nightly symphonies — after all, they’re the ones who are kept awake while the noise-maker remains, for the most part, blissfully unaware. But snoring can be more than just an annoyance to anyone else in the room; it can also be a symptom of a serious health condition, and has been linked to dangers like heart disease and falling asleep behind the wheel. Of course, there are many reasons why …
How to make sleeping with your partner a better experience
December 31, 2014 Read later Rachel Clun Here are some of the most common problems with sleeping with a partner, and how to deal with them. Sleeping with your partner doesn’t have to be a chore. Photo: Getty Images Sleeping with your significant other is not always the wonderful thing it’s portrayed in the movies. Different habits, snoring, sleep talking and moving are just a few of the things that could disturb your sleep with a partner in bed. If you’re not well rested, you’re also liable to be tired and cranky – and potentially cranky at your partner. To avoid …
Athletes Take Note: Sleeping More Can Give You a Competitive Edge
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockAthletes, take note: if you want to optimize your athletic performance, be sure to get your zzz’s. December 26, 2014 By Dr. Mercola Athletes, take note: if you want to optimize your athletic performance, be sure to get your zzz’s. As noted by The Atlantic:1 “Without proper sleep, whether it’s a short-term or long-term deficit, there are substantial effects on mood, mental and cognitive skills, and motor abilities. When it comes to recovery from hard physical efforts, there’s simply no better treatment than sleep, and a lot of it.” Not surprisingly, sleep deprivation has a detrimental effect …
THE NEW HABIT CHALLENGE: OPTIMIZE YOUR SLEEP FOR MORE CREATIVE THINKING
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Sleep has been proven to improve our ability to come up with creative solutions to problems by assisting the brain in flagging unrelated ideas and memories and forging connections among them. REM sleep is especially good at doing this according to psychologists from UC San Diego, who say REM sleep works better than any other state of being at fostering creative thinking. USE THIS BEDTIME ROUTINE TO WAKE UP WITH MORE BRILLIANT IDEAS. BY RACHEL GILLETTIf you’ve ever been told to “just sleep on it,” you may have considered the platitude a thinly veiled attempt …
Why the workday should be 10–6, not 9–5
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock A new study shows those with a later work schedule get more sleep, which has prompted experts to suggest a later workday, according to Vox. Updated by Susannah Locke on December 17, 2014, 9:10 a.m. ET If you’ve ever wished you didn’t have to get to work until later in the morning, you’re not alone. A new study shows that those who start work later also get more sleep. And that’s led some health experts to suggest that pushing back the workday could be a good idea. Roughly 40 percent of Americans are sleeping less than they …
Eight Foods That Will Put You To Sleep In No Time
Dec 08, 2014 10:18 AM EST | By Food World News Reporter There are slow nights that make sleeping like a test. Sometimes sleeping becomes really complicated that make you reach out for something, or grab anything that could make you sleep. If you are one of the many people who find sleeping a hard task, here are eight foods that will put you to sleep: Cheese and crackers are foods that can help you sleep. Earlier, we have known that warm milk can stimulate sleep. But the reason behind this is all dairy food sources can actually help. Dairy is …
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