STUART BRADFORD By RONI CARYN RABIN SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Want to avoid catching a cold this winter? Start by getting more than six hours of sleep a night. In what may be the first study of this kind, researchers say they found that adults who sleep less than five or six hours a night are four times more likely to catch a cold than than those who get at least seven or more hours of sleep. “Sleep plays a role in regulating the immune system, and that’s how we think it influences susceptibility to the common cold,” said Aric A. Prather, an assistant …
Kids who snore may have poorer grades in school.
By Larry Hand Published September 07, 2015 Snoring and other breathing problems during sleep can put kids at risk for poorer performance in school, a new study confirms. Parents, teachers, and health care professionals need to be aware of the potential effects of sleep-disordered breathing and be able to recognize the symptoms, Barbara Galland, who led the study, said in an email. Galland, from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, and her colleagues analyzed data pooled from 16 studies done in 12 countries, each including an average of about 550 children ages 5 to 17. The studies looked …
The Link Between Bathroom Trips and Sleep Apnea
By Gina Roberts-Grey Snoring often is a sign that a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But sleep experts caution it’s not the only indicator of OSA. The amount of times you visit the bathroom also could be a sign you have OSA. The frequent need to urinate at night is called nocturia. According to the National Sleep Foundation, nocturia is a common cause of sleep loss, especially among older adults. One NSF poll found 65 percent of adults between the ages of 55 and 84 reported experiencing the need to go to the bathroom several times a night at least …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Published on August 31, 2015 In patients with PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea is linked with worsened symptoms, quality of life, and adherence and response to PAP, reports a study in CHEST. Among patients with PTSD over half (56.6%) were diagnosed with OSAS. Patients with PTSD+OSAS had lower QoL and more somnolence compared with the other groups. Patients with PTSD demonstrated significantly lower adherence and response to PAP therapy. Get the full story at: http://journal.publications.chestnet.org/article.aspx?articleid=2430456 …
FAA Policy on Sleep Apnea and Pilot Medical Certification.
http://www.aopa.org/AOPA-Live?watch=%7BD6908683-5FF8-4B3D-99AE-5737DE43ACB4%7D AOPA Director of Medical Certification Gary Crump explains the new FAA policy on sleep apnea and pilot medical certification. …
Dr. Oz On Sleep Apnea.
http://fox13now.com/2015/08/17/dr-oz-on-sleep-apnea/#ooid=hjMWkydzqyTEf26CTvfIrlbR5Y4Rn9Bm An estimated 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, and a surprising number of them go undiagnosed. In this clip, Dr. Oz talks about a sleep apnea treatment option that can leave patients more attractive, more alert and more youthful. …
Waves of Wellness: Keys for a good night’s sleep.
By Dr. Sam Georges Kosseifi Thu, Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:57 pm Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout our life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect our overall health. Sleep rejuvenates our mind and body and helps our brain function properly. Sleep is important in maintaining a healthy balance of the hormones which control weight, glucose metabolism, growth and also a healthy immune system. A good night sleep is restful and uninterrupted. Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep. Basically, anyone can have a sleep problem. Many people …
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome are common issues.
August 13, 2015 By Kenneth A. Kaplan, M.D. Snoring occurs when the flow of air through a narrowed upper airway causes the surrounding tissues to vibrate, creating noises of varying pitch and volume. In the case of simple snoring, which is noisy breathing during sleep without airway obstruction, multiple factors can potentially be at work in creating the noise. These include overall body mass/obesity, enlargement of the tonsils and adenoid, the presence of nasal congestion from rhinitis and/or septal deviation, and the prominence or bulkiness of the back of the tongue relative to the amount of space available for this …
6 Mouth Exercises To Help You Snore Less.
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: In our office we find that these exercises enhance the efficacy of the oral appliances. By Sara Schwartz / 06/25/2015 2:13 pm EDT Bedmates of snorers, listen up: You may be able to retire those sleep-saving earplugs for good. A study released in May 2015 found that certain tongue and mouth (oropharyngeal) exercises effectively reduce snoring frequency by 36 percent and “total snoring power” by 59 percent. Sleep specialists are encouraged. “This is a brand new field called oral myofunctional therapy,” which includes exercises for the soft palate and tongue, says sleep specialist Robert Rosenberg, D.O., …
A Look at the 2015 Oral Appliance Clinical Practice Guideline
Published on July 30, 2015 Two dentists from the joint AASM-AADSM task force discuss the updated guideline for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliance therapy. By Sheri G. Katz, DDS, and Leslie C. Dort, DDS Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is recognized by the medical community as a serious disease that requires diligent care and treatment by a dedicated team. Over the past 20 years, dentists have become a bigger part of this sleep team, working alongside sleep physicians, primary care providers, and other medical colleagues to facilitate care and optimize the protocol for how and …
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