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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Excessive 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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Acupuncture to Help Insomniacs
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...people working shift work, or anyone who suffers from excessive daytime sleepiness.   For a... Read more »

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

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

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

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

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

...still suffer from any of the above symptoms, or from excessive daytime sleepiness, have them... Read more »

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Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

...psychiatric disorder) typically do not complain of excessive daytime sleepiness, drowsiness or... Read more »

Health Guide

Seasonal affective disorder
...Increased appetite with weight gain Carbohydrate cravings Increased sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness Social withdrawal Afternoon slumps with decreased energy... Read more »
Drowsiness
... Sleepiness - during the day; Hypersomnia; Somnolence Considerations Excessive daytime sleepiness (without a known cause) suggests the presence of a significant sleep... Read more »
Yawning: excessive
...someone else yawns. Common Causes Drowsiness or weariness Disorders associated with excessive daytime sleepiness Vasovagal reaction Heart attack Aortic dissection ... Read more »
Meet Dr. Allen Blaivas MySleepCentral.com expert.
...clinic at the 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... Read more »
Yawning: excessive
...provider if You experience unexplained and excessive yawning. The yawning is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness. What to expect at your health care provider's... Read more »

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