Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Posted in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) on July 22nd, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

The treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea depends on how severe the condition is. For mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a doctor may recommend lifestyle changes. The most obvious lifestyle change would be losing weight. Getting regular exercise not only helps control weight, it is also a great way to help maintain healthy sleep. However, exercise should be done at least three  hours before going to bed, because a strenuous workout before bed may actually make it harder to fall asleep. Quitting smoking can also lessen the effects of sleep apnea, because smoking irritates the throat and can trigger nighttime coughing. It is also important to stick to a regular sleep schedule and to avoid alcohol and sleeping pills before going to bed, which can interfere with normal sleeping patterns. Another helpful tip is to sleep on your side rather on your back, (sew a pocket onto the back of your pajama top, and put a tennis ball inside the pocket. This will keep you from sleeping on your back) because this can help improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If lifestyle changes do not provide sufficient relief, or if the Sleep Apnea is more severe, a doctor may recommend alternative treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS).
Snoring and Sleep Apnea are serious problem

Is snoring a disease?

Posted in Snoring on June 26th, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

Between 10% and 30% of all adults snore, every night, and some occasionally. In the age group 40 to 60, 60% of men and 40% of women snore. Men snore more often then Women. Children who snore develop worse than their peers. Children who snore suffer from disturbances in blood flow in the vessels of the brain. Children who snore perform worse than children who don’t snore on skill tests, and in general skill development. Usually people do not hear themselves snore, but snoring can cause disrupted sleep for both the snorer and the snorer’s sleeping partner. Snoring and sex problem. Snoring is one of those problems which affects everyone, but mostly the person with the problem. People with (OSAS) - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome have a risk of having an automobile accident. It is a health problem that can be associated with high blood pressure, heart problems and stroke. Every patient with the described problems should have a night stdy. The study has identified occurences during sleep, where there are periods of hypoxia (reduced oxygen) of the body. It is necessary to consultation with a doctor who specializes in problems of disordered breathing during sleep and appropriate therapy.

Insomnia sleep solutions

Posted in Uncategorized on June 9th, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

Hypnosis will help you to put you into a deep trance and into deep sleep. Improve your sleep nightly by listening to this night time hypnosis program, filled with suggestions that will program your subconscious mind to help you fall asleep faster and easier than ever. Hypnosis is (can) put the power of your mind to work in managing your body. This method of utilizing the untapped energy of your mind to support your overall health and well-being is natural, safe, and simple.

Or you can try these three lifestyle modifications:

Exercise tips
Practise yoga and meditation to help you relax and fall asleep.
Exercise regularly during the day.
Do not exercise within three hours of bedtime.

Diet strategies
Skip caffeine, especially late in the day.
Avoid alcohol and nicotine, especially before bedtime.
Do not eat or drink too close to bedtime. 

Boudoir basics
Create a dark, cool, quiet, comfortable sleep environment.
Establish a regular wake-up and bedtime schedule that`s the same each day.
Use the bedroom for sleep and sex only.

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Your child’s sleep may be disturbed or irritability due to an itchy scalp.

Posted in Sleep on May 28th, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

 Parents of elementary school students dread the day their child comes home from school with lice. But although lice are unpleasant, it is not the end of the world. Lice don’t cause any serious medical diseases, and they have nothing to do with the cleanliness of your home or your child. Head lice are tiny insects that lay their eggs, or nits, close to the scalp. Shaped like tiny teardrops, the nits are brownish white, about the size of a poppy seed and stick to individual hairs. Adult lice have six legs and are 2 mm to 4 mm long, about the size of a sesame seed. They spread through direct contact or by sharing items such as combs, hats or hairbrushes, lice crawl quickly; they do not jump, fly or hop. An itchy scalp may be a sign of lice, but often there are no symptoms. To look for lice, regularly check behind your children’s ears and their entire head, hair by hair from root to tip. Part damp combed hair into thin narrow sections, then run a lice comb through one section at a time. Place comb against the scalp and pull it to the of the hair, checking the teeth after each stroke.


Do you ever feel that kids are always sleeping, but never for long?

Posted in Did you know? on May 19th, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

Although that most newborns sleep 16 to 18 hours a day, they tend to take those rests two to three hours at a time. Gradually, they begin to sleep less, but for longer stretches. By three months, they need about 15 hours of sleep approximately 9 hours at night plus 2 hours daytime naps. And by six months, most babies are sleeping for even longer stretches at night and getting through the day on just two naps of 2 hours each.

What is the purpose of night study?

Posted in Snoring on May 13th, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

The purpose of a night study is to diagnose a patient who can have snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea. As the name suggests, the test takes place at night. During one night monitored in a sleeping patient, certain selected parameters. The most important part of the study is to assess arterial oxygen saturation. (Oxygen saturation is a measure of how much oxygen the blood is carrying as a percentage of the maximum it could carry.) If you suffer from sleep apnea, its consequence are a temporary drop in the quantity of oxygen in the blood, decrease in oxygen saturation. Transitional hypoxia (reduced oxygen) of the body, including heart and brain, is very dangerous. It may be the cause of numerous diseases such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart attack or stroke.
Most people are not very happy to go to sleep lab night study. You can, recording how you snore while asleep at home, by test voice (Voice Recorder) and by laptop/PC, the voice-video.

Having a cold or flu can cause increased Snoring

Posted in Snoring on May 1st, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

Sleep more and longer. Better sleep can lower your chances of caching a cold.
Science has already shown that chronic sleep loss can tax the immune system;
conversely, getting enough naps can strengthen your defences against many diseases, including the common cold.
Research shows that early action can reduce the frequency of sneezing and blowing your nose. It may also reduce the occurrence of ear complications.
Keep moving: The American Council on Exercise report that regular exercise does not give bugs a chance to stick around because it increases the number of killer cells (macrophages) available to attack them when when they invade your body. It also makes immune cell mobilize faster so they have a better reaction time when a bug does try to strike. However, more is not better: More than 90 minutes of high-intensity endurance exercise can make you susceptible to illness for up to 72 hours afterwards, reports the American Council on Fitness. If you are already sick, light to moderate exercise is OK if your up to it, but put off intense training until symptoms pass. If you have flu symptoms like fever, swollen glands, it is better to rest now and move later.
Flu the Influenza, is an virus or infectious disease caused the upper respiratory system.
Virus is similar to seasonal flu, including complications such as pneumonia.

  1. Wash hands ofter and thoroughly with soap and warm water, or use hand sanitizer.
  2. Keep doing what you normally do, but stay home if you are sick.
  3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
  4. Contact your health professional if you experience severe flu like symptoms.

Cold or Flu? people often confuse.
 

Symptom  Cold  Flu (Influenza)
Fever Rarely up to 39 C (102 F) Usually over 39 C  (102 F)
Headache Rarely Usually
Muscle aches Rarely Usual
Weakness Uncommon Unusually
Runny, stuffy nose Common Common?
Nausea No, but loss of appetite is possible Usually
Sore throat Common Common
Cough  Sometimes Can it worsen
Disease severity Usually milder symptoms and few complications, which may include sinus  or ear infection Higher risk of complications like pneumonia, hospitalization, especially in children, the elderly and people with ear infection or chronic conditions

What causes Snoring and Sleep Apnea?

Posted in Sleep Apnea on April 24th, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

Snoring is caused by abnormal movement of the structures located at the back of the mouth. The annoying harsh sound results from vibration of the soft palate, particularly the free margin of the soft palate including the uvula. Snoring is worse if the oral airway is narrow due to enlarged tonsils and tongue, one may also experience breathing problems during sleep, this is a sleep disorder called – Sleep Apnea.
These sleep disorder are more severe when there is nasal obstruction due to nasal allergy or previous nasal injury. Nasal obstruction changes the air flow across the soft palate and increases snoring.

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8 Factors that affect Snoring

Posted in Snoring on April 17th, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

1. Consumption of some drugs particularly certain antihistamines and tranquilizers.
a. Antihistamines are drugs the most widely used to treat of all kinds seasonal allergic. Allergies Can Cause Snoring
b. Tranquilizers are drugs used to treat anxiety or sleeping problems. Sleep Disorders and Sleep
2. Sleeping on your back.
3. Difficulty breathing through the nose.
4. Overweight How to Maintain a Healthy Body and Reducing Weight Gain
5. A small lower jaw.
6. Enlarged soft tissues in the throat area.
7. Smoking and environmental tobacco smoke. Stop Smoking
8. Alcohol consumption. Avoid alcohol and sleeping pills before bedtime
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How to Treat Snoring, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, self-check questionnaire for Snorer

Asthma does not cause snoring, but there are certain aspects about asthma that might contribute to Snoring.

Posted in Health tips on March 28th, 2010 by — Be the first to comment!

Asthma – what you need to know.
It is a condition that affects the airways – the breathing tubes that carry air to and from the lungs. When asthma occurs, the airways become narrowed, making it harder to breathe. As result, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness can occur.

What causes asthma?
People with asthma have extra sensitive airways that are easily irritated. This irritation can either cause the lining of the airways to become red and swollen ( “inflammation” ), sometimes producing mucous, or cause the muscles of the airways to tighten ( “bronchospasm” ). Either way, the airways become narrowed, making it hard for air to get in and out of the lungs. The greater the irritation, the greater the narrowing and the greater the difficulty in breathing.

Who gets asthma?
Anyone can develop asthma, though it is most common during childhood. There are several things that make some people more likely to develop asthma than others. The risk of developing asthma may be inherited, so if your parent(s) has asthma, it is more likely, though not certain, that you will also develop it. Some people develop asthma from exposure to irritants at work or home, such as paint or hair care chemicals. Other risk factors include urban city living ( especially a very polluted environment ), cigarette smoke exposure and obesity.
If you thing you may have the symptoms of asthma, you should see your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to perform some breathing tests to know for sure.       

Asthma has many triggers.
Asthma episodes, also called “asthma attacks”, are usually set off by “triggers” that irritate the airways, causing them to tighten. The type and severity of an asthma attack will depend on the types of triggers you are exposed to.
Some triggers bring on rapid symptoms that resolve quickly, while others bring on delayed symptoms that are more difficult to control. 

What are some common triggers?
Different people have different triggers. It is important to recognize your triggers and to try to avoid them. Common triggers include:

– dust, dust mites
– mould
– pollen
– respiratory viral infections
– cold air
– air pollutants
– cigarette smoke
– animal secretions
– exercise
– strong fumes ( e.g. gas, smoke )

Asthma impacts over half a million children in Canada and is the leading cause of school absences. Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Children
Does rhinitis and sinusitis affect asthma? Allergies Can Cause Snoring