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Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure is a leading cause of stroke and heart attacks. Recently, we have come to understand the relationship of Sleep Apnea (stopping breathing while asleep) to elevations in blood pressure. In a recent study they found that 60% of patients with high...
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Sleep and Diabetes
There is a clear relationship between insufficient sleep and the incidence of Diabetes. Sleeping 6 hours or less each night can cause a craving for high calorie carbohydrates. This leads to weight gain and insulin resistance, both of which are major causes of...
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Sleep and Asthma
It is well known that most asthma attacks occur at night. In fact the majority of emergency room visits and asthma related deaths occur between midnight and 8:00AM. There are numerous reasons for this. First of all, our airways become smaller when we fall asleep. This...
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Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common disorder. It occurs between 3 and 15% of the population. It is more common in women and increases with age. However, it can occur in children and has been mistaken for “growing pains” in the past. RLS is characterized by an...
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Pulmonary Disease and Sleep
Most people do not realize the effect of sleep on breathing at night. People with breathing disorders such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Pulmonary Fibrosis, may have borderline normal levels of oxygen during the day, however, with the onset of...
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Home Sleep Testing
Home Sleep Testing is a novel, new way to diagnose Sleep Apnea. It is best used as a screening study for breathing related sleep disorders. We have also found it to be useful in documenting the effectiveness of therapy in those already being treated for Sleep Apnea....
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