In contrast to just feeling tired, how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations? (Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you.) Use the following sleep test scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
0 = Would never doze
1 = Slight chance of dozing
2 = Moderate chance of dozing
3 = High chance of dozing
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Date Posted: Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 by Alan Berger
As ENT doctors, we’ve written extensively about snoring and sleep apnea. Back in February, in our article titled It’s Time to Get (Dead) Serious About Sleep Apnea, we implored the Department of Transportation (DOT) to re-institute mandatory sleep apnea screening for all train engineers, truck drivers and bus drivers after a number of crashes were tied to fatalities, injuries and millions of dollars in damage. At the time, Dr. Donald Sesso, a certified Otolaryngologist with BergerHenry...
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 by Alan Berger
Not getting enough sleep? Learn how sleep deprivation can serious impact your health and the lives of others. Once you do, you will hit the sack early tonight!
Your Immune System Suffers
Lack of sleep jeopardizes the body's ability to fight illness which, of course, leaves you more susceptible to getting sick. Especially with a new school year beginning, lack of sleep can lead to colds, flu, and even mono.
You Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease
It's not a good idea to cut your sleep short...
Date Posted: Sunday, July 24th, 2016 by Alan Berger
Date Posted: Thursday, June 30th, 2016 by Alan Berger
The following excerpt is from a WebMD video titled "Personal Story: Sleep Apnea."
The main participants in the video are:
Michael Breus, PhD, DABSM: What we’re seeing today is an epidemic of sleep deprivation. Roughly 10% of the population at any given time can have sleep apnea. That's more people that have diabetes and asthma combined.
Adam (patient): When I don't sleep well, I mean,...
(read more)Date Posted: Monday, June 27th, 2016 by Alan Berger
Date Posted: Saturday, April 30th, 2016 by Alan Berger
Poor sleep can leave you tired during the day but, if it's frequent, it can be extremely detrimental to your health.
A good night's sleep can:
Date Posted: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 by Alan Berger
You probably know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US and worldwide. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, there are over 600,000 heart-related deaths annually which costs you and our country $109b each year.
An article in Philly.com today titled Getting to the "Heart" of Sleep focuses on heart disease as it relates to sleep habits. Yes, people who do not sleep enough put themselves at a higher risk for heart disease. In one Mayo Clinic study, a sampling of adults over...
(read more)Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 by Alan Berger
In February, we posted an article on sleep apnea patient experiences with the CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure). Patients noted that the CPAP was too bulky and moved alot during sleep and thus prevented them from experiencing a true full night's sleep. It was was still instrumental in addressing sleep apnea symptoms but it wasn't effective enough. Patients needed it but ddin't want to use it. And when they did use it, it moved around too much to be 100% effective in treating...(read more)Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 by Alan Berger
Chronic sinus infections may be affecting your sleep. According to a recent study published last month in JAMA-Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, sinus surgery can improve sleep quality. This study supports what we commonly observe in our practice every day. Think about the last time you had a "head cold, sinus infection or stuffy nose." Most likely you didn’t have a very good night’s sleep when your nose was congested. Patients suffering with chronic sinusitis may experience nasal...
(read more)Date Posted: Friday, October 9th, 2015 by Alan Berger
Obesity has become a public health epidemic. Many health conditions have been linked to obesity---high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea and sexual dysfunction. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34.9 percent of U.S. adults – 78.6 million people - are obese, based on nationally representative survey data from 2011 – 2012. It has been well documented that obesity is a risk factor for snoring and sleep apnea. However, new...
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