Studies have linked sleep disorders to allergies, namely that people with allergies have a much higher incidence of sleep difficulties than those without. The worse your allergies are, the worse your sleep problem tends to be. Sleep is imperative to your overall health, so if allergy symptoms (coughing, nasal congestion, etc.) are interfering with your…
Loud snoring is a typical symptom of sleep apnea, but it is possible to snore despite not having this medical condition. Other reasons why you may snore include your sleep position – like sleeping on your back, which can make the base of the tongue and soft palate collapse, thereby blocking the airway – or…
If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely that you’ve had COVID-19, and you’re wondering whether it has anything to do with your lingering sleep problems. Let’s unearth some facts to establish whether insomnia is indeed an aftermath of COVID-19 and find out what you can do to get your sleep back on track. Long COVID…
Have you been told that you’re a loud snorer? Or are you experiencing morning headaches, daytime tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and dry mouth, or sore throat upon waking up? You could have what is referred to as sleep apnea— a potentially serious sleep disorder characterized by breathing disturbances. The condition warrants prompt diagnosis and treatment…
We chuckle at one of Snow White’s seven dwarfs, Sleepy, who is always struggling to stay awake – able to fall asleep at the drop of a hat. Many people feel like they can identify with Sleepy, and it’s no joke: As many as 200,000 people in the United States are living with a condition…
A somnipathy, or sleep disorder, is a condition that negatively impacts a person’s sleep patterns. There are several kinds of sleep disorders, and experts often classify them based on their causes or how they affect the individual. The most common types of sleep disorders are parasomnias and dyssomnias. Let’s take a look at these two…
If you’re having a hard time sleeping every night, you might be considering seeing a medical sleep expert. So you may be wondering just how to go about finding such a doctor. There are various factors involved in finding the right sleep specialist for you. Let’s talk about some of the main things that you…
If you still cannot sleep well despite keeping a sleep journal, reducing your caffeine intake, avoiding media before bedtime, and incorporating other beneficial techniques into your lifestyle, then it is in your best interest to consider having a sleep study. Also referred to as polysomnography, a sleep study is a noninvasive overnight evaluation whereby your…
Having a good night’s sleep helps us to feel refreshed and rejuvenated for the next day, but the main reason why we need sleep is to give the brain a rest. That is why we cannot live without sleep. Doctors recommend consistent sleep between 7 and 9 hours every night. Frequent lack of adequate sleep…
Do you find it hard to stay awake during the day? Or do you find yourself suddenly dozing off even when performing activities? If so, you may have narcolepsy. What Is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences excessive daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. There is no cure for…
