Causes Of Drowsiness
Health Encyclopedia: Yawning Excessive
Yawning involves opening the mouth involuntarily while taking a long, deep breath of air. This is usually done as a result of
Alternative Names
Excessive yawning
Considerations
Yawning is a normal response to fatigue and drowsiness, but excessive yawning can be caused by a vasovagal reaction. Thi...
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Expert & Community Posts
Asleep at the Wheel
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertThe number of accidents caused by drowsy driving continues to mount. According to the National... Read more »
Is It ADHD or a Sleep Disorder?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...that children with ADHD had higher rates of daytime sleepiness than children without ADHD.... Read more »
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week- It's Here!
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertOn November 5-11, 2007 the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is launching the first annual Drowsy... Read more »
Sleep Apnea A Cause of Car Accidents
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...and strokes. It can also lead to excessive daytime sleepiness. An article in Medical News Today... Read more »
OTC Insomnia Medications
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...drugs are their side effects, which include residual sleepiness as these medications can be long... Read more »
Health Guide
Allergies
The best way to reduce symptoms is to try and avoid what causes your allergies in the first place. This is especially important for food and drug allergies. The most appropriate... Read more »Drowsiness
Sleepiness - during the day; Hypersomnia; Somnolence Home Care The cause must be treated. For drowsiness due to depression, anxiety, boredom,... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction and Medication
i am trying to find out if any of the meds I am currently taking can cause sexual problems. I am taking Prilosec, Allegra and Nasonex. Dr. Owens at Sexualhealth.com: Drugs used to treat gastric... Read more »Allergic rhinitis
Hay fever; Nasal allergies Treatment The goal of treatment is to reduce allergy symptoms caused by the inflammation of affected tissues. The... Read more »Allergy to mold: dander - dust
Indoor allergies; Pet allergies Treatment The goal of treating allergic rhinitis is to reduce allergy symptoms caused by the inflammation of... Read more »Medications
...drowsiness or sudden sleep. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the... Read more »
This medication is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »
...drowsiness or sudden sleep. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the... Read more »
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »
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