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Understanding Sleep Apnea ... causes. Medicines generally don't work to treat sleep apnea. Treatment may involve behavioral ... Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It is far more common than

African sleeping sickness? No vaccine or medicine can prevent African sleeping sickness. But you can ... African sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) is a disease caused by a parasite. It is ... P01417;African Sleeping Sickness

*Sleep and Women ... Medicine at www.sleepeducation.com or 630-737-9700 National Sleep Foundation at www.sleepfoundation.org or 703-243-1697 ... Sleep and Women Do you have trouble sleeping? Many women do. Some life changes are unique to ... 85021;Sleep and women;sleep disorder;sleep problems

*Sleep Problems and Cancer ... uses specific tools to help change habits and beliefs around sleep. Medicine. Various medicines ... -the-counter cold and allergy medicines can make it harder to sleep. And some prescription medicines ... cancer treatment;sleep disorder;sleep hygiene;cancer survivorship;Life After Cancer: Treating Sleep Problems

Why is sleep important? See how much you know about snoozing by taking this quiz. What Do ... You Really Know About Sleep? A good night's sleep—everyone needs it, but not everyone gets it. We ... sleep disorder; sleep; sleepwalking; sleep deprivation;

Sleep Disorder Tests and Procedures ... linked to insomnia and other sleep disorders. Electrooculogram In sleep medicine, the EOG ... To find out the cause of your sleep problems, you may need many tests. These may confirm or ... sleep disorders;diagnosing sleep disorder;blood test;138

*Chinese Medicine ... Detailed information on traditional Chinese medicine as a form of alternative therapy. Chinese ... Medicine What is Chinese medicine? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a system of medicine ... chinese medicine;acupuncture;moxibustion;massage;tai chi;p00176

and help you sleep Different groups of medicines are used to treat chronic pain. Each is ... Medicines can help you live better with chronic pain. You may use over-the-counter or

You have come to the decision with your healthcare provider to try an antidepressant medicine ... for depression. To take antidepressant drugs medicine safely, you will need some information

. 1. If you work at night, try to keep the same sleep schedule on the days you work and the days ... Going back to a typical day schedule during your time off will make it harder to sleep during the day ... night shift; shift work; sleep; sleep disorder; sleep problems; sleep schedule;

ADHD in Children: Medicines ... medicines. These include belly pain, sleep patterns, and appetite. Substance use evaluation ... Children who have ADHD are often given medicine as part of their treatment plan. The type of ... ADHD;ADHD medicine;treat ADHD;atomoxetine;dextroamphetamine;ADHD medicine's side effects;4014

, such as antidepressants, narcotics, or seizure medicines. Sleep terrors Sleep terrors, also known ... Parasomnias are common sleep disorders that are characterized by strange or bizarre behavior ... sleep disorder;parasomnia;nightmare;night terror;bedwetting;sleepwalking;139

during sleep. Certain medicines such as modafinil and armodafinil are available if daytime ... When your sleep is upset throughout the night, you can be very sleepy during the day. Maybe you ... sleep apnea; breathing disorder; fatigue; sleep problems; sleep apnea symptoms; sleep apnea treatment;

trained in sleep medicine assess test results to treat sleep issues. A trained sleep technician will be ... A sleep study is a number of tests done at the same time during sleep. The tests measure ... polysomnogram;p09032;sleep study

The Link Between Kids with ADHD and Restless Leg Disorders and Sleep Disorders ... hyperactivity and inattention. Managing ADHD and sleep problems Medicines are commonly used to manage ... ADHD. But the stimulant medicines that are effective in controlling symptoms can often cause sleep ... attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder;ADHD;sleep disorder;insomnia;periodic limb movements in sleep;restless legs syndrome;PLMS;RLS;62

alcohol and some medicines. Also, people who are sleep deprived may sometimes sleepwalk. Sleep is ... sleep. Your provider may ask you about stress, medicines you are taking, or other things that might ... sleep disorder;Parasomnias: Sleepwalking;sleepwalking

*Heart Failure Sleep Problems ... . Age, certain medicines, and not getting enough exercise can also affect sleep. Be sure to tell your ... of fluid and need more diuretic medicine. If you have other sleep problems not related to shortness ... heart failure;heart failure symptoms;sleep apnea;sleep problems;CPAP;BiPap;90588

Continuous positive airway pressure is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. This video ... for obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA [oh-ess-ay]. OSA is a sleep disorder that causes brief pauses ... CPAP; Continuous positive airway pressure; sleep apnea; obstructive sleep apnea; sleep disorder; snoring

*Opioid Medicines ... as sleep aids like zolpidem Warning: Never take opioid medicine with alcohol or street drugs. This ... make sure they work as they should. Taking Opioid Medicine For your health and safety, it’s ... 90892;Taking Opioid Medicines;opioid use;pain management;pain reliever;pain relief;medicine safety ... ;opioid overdose;signs of medicine overdose;Narcan;naloxone

Creating Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Child ... taken any medicines or illegal drugs. Don't put your baby to sleep in a bed with other children or ... The normal amount of sleep varies depending on the age of your child. Read on for helpful ... P02286;sleep;child sleep;infant sleep;newborn sleep;sleep habits in children