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- Although this piece was not specifically aimed at the problems associated with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the health issues related to sleep deprivation are equally applicable to OSA. Snoring, observed episodes of cessation of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, a shirt collar size of 17 inches in men and 16 inches in women and excessive daytime sleepiness are suggestive of sleep apnea and should be evaluated by a sleep physician.
Treatment options include CPAP (continuous positive air pressure delivered through a tube and nose mask) and oral appliances that maintain the lower jaw in a forward position.
More information is available at www.snoringisntsexy.com and www.quietsleep.com.
Dr. Barsh
(Producers: If you plan to follow this excellent show with one that discusses sleep breathing problems, I would be happy to talk with you about dentistry''s expanding role.) - Reply to this comment
- Although this piece was not specifically aimed at the problems associated with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the health issues related to sleep deprivation are equally applicable to OSA. Snoring, observed episodes of cessation of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, a shirt collar size of 17 inches in men and 16 inches in women and excessive daytime sleepiness are suggestive of sleep apnea and should be evaluated by a sleep physician.
Treatment options include CPAP (continuous positive air pressure delivered through a tube and nose mask) and ora appliances that maintain the lower jaw in a forward position.
More information is available at www.snoringisntsexy.com and www.quietsleep.com.
Dr. Barsh
(Producers: If you plan to follow this excellent show with one that discusses sleep breathing problems, I would be happy to talk with you about dentistry''s expanding role.) - Reply to this comment
- I watched the "Science of Sleep" and "And The Happiest Place On Earth Is...". One question was unanswered: How much sleep do the Danes get?
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- I once accepted a position as an Operator at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Powerplant. I was handed a schedule of:
5 days on 2 days off 2nd shift
then 5 days on 2 days off graveyard
then 5 days on 4 days off day shift
I declined the job because of the sleep rotation but can we trust our Nuclear safety to this type of (forced) depravity on the operators? - Reply to this comment
- You should do a test of Air Traffic Controllers. Talk about a sleep deprived bunch many of us are working rotating shifts, 10 hour days, 1 day off per week. Add that to the fact that many millions of lives depend on us men and women everyday and it can take a toll on a person. All the tests I saw performed today were nothing in comparison to making split second decisions when two airplanes are hurtling at each other over 500 mph.
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- You should do a test of Air Traffic Controllers. Talk about a sleep deprived bunch many of us are working rotating shifts, 10 hour days, 1 day off per week. Add that to the fact that many millions of lives depend on us men and women everyday and it can take a toll on a person. All the tests I saw performed today were nothing in comparison to making split second decisions when two airplanes are hurtling at each other over 500 mph.
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- You should do a test of Air Traffic Controllers. Talk about a sleep deprived bunch many of us are working rotating shifts, 10 hour days, 1 day off per week. Add that to the fact that many millions of lives depend on us men and women everyday and it can take a toll on a person. All the tests I saw performed today were nothing in comparison to making split second decisions when two airplanes are hurtling at each other over 500 mph.
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- You should do a test of Air Traffic Controllers. Talk about a sleep deprived bunch many of us are working rotating shifts, 10 hour days, 1 day off per week. Add that to the fact that many millions of lives depend on us men and women everyday and it can take a toll on a person. All the tests I saw performed today were nothing in comparison to making split second decisions when two airplanes are hurtling at each other over 500 mph.
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- You should do a test of Air Traffic Controllers. Talk about a sleep deprived bunch many of us are working rotating shifts, 10 hour days, 1 day off per week. Add that to the fact that many millions of lives depend on us men and women everyday and it can take a toll on a person. All the tests I saw performed today were nothing in comparison to making split second decisions when two airplanes are hurtling at each other over 500 mph.
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- I have been sleep deprived since I was 17 years old (1982). Life has been miserable. Sleep studies in the late 80s and early 90s showed no sleep "disorder," but that something was wrong because I could not stay awake during the day studies. They wished me luck. During this time, I was constantly exhausted, sleeping 16-18 hrs/day, incapable of retaining information, inable to focus, falling asleep at inappropriate times, CONSTANT cravings for carbohydrates and increased mental instability (severe OCD, anxiety, and paranoia). In 2000 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. The diagnosising doctor told me the first thing he was going to treat was my lack of sleep.
My life changed after that day. My anxiety, paranoia, and OCD decreased greatly & I lost 45 lbs in 10 wks without exercise. My EXTREME cravings for carbohydrates had dropped to a small rumble. My mental stability was much better; life was not as bleak. Every day life was easier to handle and I no longer felt that my life (and mind) was completely out of control.I will probably always be sleep deprived due to the Fibro, especially while in the workforce. I cannot take the nec. dose of sleep meds during the wk because it''s hard to wake up. I go to work tired. To date, I have NEVER said that I have woken up feeling "refreshed."
I think it is so important that people realize how much sleep is necessary for a well-balanced life and I am very happy that this problem is being focused on. Keep up the good work. - Reply to this comment
