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How are Alcohol Consumption and Snoring related?

Drinking alcohol can double or quadruple the respiratory resistance of breathing, therefore a snorer with a drink may deal with eight times the respiratory resistance or more. The more relaxed the muscles and tissues are, the more they can block your airway which causes vibrations that leads to snoring. Drinking alcohol aggravates obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring but what if you want a night cap to help you off to sleep?

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What is “The Doctor-Patient, Knowledge Gradient” and wh does it matter?

In years past we went to the doctors’ in the belief that we would be treated, that is “cured” of our disorder or illness. Societal norms have changed. As our diseases are channelled into specific areas, often alas for the convenience, profit, administrative benefit, or their investigation and treatment become more specialized or expensive, many of us have come to realize the need for self advocacy. Is this an issue when it comes to sleep problems?

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The History of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

The History of OSA / SDB.

The history of sleep medicine is a fascinating one, and that of obstructive sleep apnea no less! From its suspicion less than 200 years ago to a multi-billion industry and acceptance of epidemic proportions today – with no end in sight as the cases increase year by year, largely unrecognized, undiagnosed and poorly treated. Continue reading “The History of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?”