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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Daytime Sleepiness

Study: Daytime sleepiness linked to nasal obstruction

October 03, 2008
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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Eating Disorders Linked to Narcolepsy
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...is a disabling sleep disorder that causes extreme daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscular... Read more »

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Acupuncture to Help Insomniacs
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...shift work, or anyone who suffers from excessive daytime sleepiness.   For a complete chart of... Read more »

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Is It ADHD or a Sleep Disorder?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...found that children with ADHD had higher rates of daytime sleepiness than children without ADHD.... Read more »

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Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...conditions associated with Hypersomnia or Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), Disorders... Read more »

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What You Should Know About Sleep Apnea: A Guide to the Basics
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...breathing during the night. Another symptom is excessive daytime sleepiness. The victim may fall... Read more »

Health Guide

Seasonal affective disorder
...appetite with weight gain Carbohydrate cravings Increased sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness Social withdrawal Afternoon slumps with decreased energy and... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea
...episodes of apnea during the night. The predominant symptoms are usually associated with excessive daytime sleepiness due to poor sleep during the night. Often, family members, especially spouses,... Read more »
Meet Dr. Allen Blaivas MySleepCentral.com expert.
...VA and is involved in clinical research in sleep medicine. His research interests include excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He has presented research and... Read more »
Drowsiness
... Sleepiness - during the day; Hypersomnia; Somnolence Considerations Excessive daytime sleepiness (without a known cause) suggests the presence of a significant sleep disorder... Read more »
Yawning: excessive
...yawns. Common Causes Drowsiness or weariness Disorders associated with excessive daytime sleepiness Vasovagal reaction Heart attack Aortic dissection Read more »

Medications

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...only once a day, take it at bedtime to help reduce daytime sleepiness. The dosage is based on... Read more »

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...once a day, take it at bedtime to help reduce daytime sleepiness. The dosage is based on... Read more »

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...once a day, take it at bedtime to help reduce daytime sleepiness. The dosage is based on... Read more »

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A new study of 72 overweight adults found that those who lost weight by changing their diet and exercising more improved their obstructive sleep... Read summary »