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Chronic Sleepiness
People with chronic nasal obstruction are twice as likely to feel excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), according to new research. Patients with chronic nasal obstruction were also five times more likely to have sleep apnea, compared to those without nasal problems. Nasal obstruction can be caused by allergies, rhinosinusitis, or a deviated septum.
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Study: Modafinil safely treats excessive sleepiness
The sleep medication modafinil helped patients with excessive sleepiness without cardiovascular side effects, according to new research. In a study... Read more »
AAA: Driving sleepy as bad as driving drunk
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Chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic refers to something that continues or persists over an extended period of time. A chronic condition is usually long-lasting and does not... Read more »
Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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