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We invite you to explore our comprehensive list of resources and educational materials designed to help educate you about your ear, nose, or throat condition or treatment. Choose a topic below to learn more.

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Recent studies have shown a benefit to daytime napping, resulting in a lower risk of dying from heart disease or stroke.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP (pronounced “see – pap”) is a treatment used for breathing problems where mild air pressure flows constantly into the patient’s mouth and/or nose to keep airways open. A machine works in conjunction with a ... Read More

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Idiopathic Hypersomnia - Sleeping 10+ hours
Idiopathic hypersomnia is a serious sleep disorder. People with idiopathic hypersomnia sleep for long periods during the night, may nap during the day, and still feel excessively sleepy no matter how much they sleep. The cause of idiopathic hypersomnia is ... Read More

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Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to achieve a restful and sustained night’s sleep. You may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning. A lack of sleep may make you feel tired during the day, ... Read More

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Napping
In the United States, we are all familiar with young children requiring afternoon naps and older adults occasionally falling asleep after a meal. In recent years, napping for active adults has become more and more popular. Many adults find themselves ... Read More

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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder that consists of sudden unexpected episodes of daytime sleepiness. The episodes typically last about 15 minutes, and a person may have several episodes at any time or place during the day. Uncontrolled narcolepsy is ... Read More

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Nightmares
Nightmares or bad dreams are commonly experienced by children as a natural part of growing up. They may occur in adults from time to time as well. People experiencing stressful life events or sleep disorders or who use alcohol, illegal ... Read More

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Nocturia - Excessive Nighttime Urination
Nocturia is a condition that causes people to wake up numerous times during the night and urinate. Nocturia is a common cause of insomnia, the inability to sleep at night. There are many simple and not so simple causes of ... Read More

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Obesity & Sleep: Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
People with significant obesity are at risk for developing obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). OHS results when the body does not receive enough oxygen and does not eliminate enough carbon dioxide while breathing during sleep. OHS can cause extreme daytime sleepiness ... Read More

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Older Adults and Sleep Problems
Sleep problems are common among older adults. Medical conditions, sleep disorders, and lifestyle factors can contribute to a reduction in sleep quality. Older adults may have problems falling asleep and remaining asleep or awakening too early in the morning. Lifestyle ... Read More

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Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes odd sensations in the legs and an urgency to move the legs. The symptoms become worse while resting or lying down to fall asleep. RLS is not a life-threatening condition, but ... Read More

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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common and under-diagnosed sleep disorder. It causes repeated episodes of stopped breathing (apneic episodes) and startling or gasping for air during sleep. People with sleep apnea frequently do not realize that they have it. The consequences ... Read More

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Sleep Deprivation
Everyone may experience sleep deprivation at one time or another but ongoing sleep deprivation can lead to serious problems. Sleep deprivation causes excessive daytime sleepiness and decreases your ability to perform your regular activities. Ongoing sleep deprivation can lead to ... Read More

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Sleep Walking
Sleepwalking is a disorder that causes people to sit up in bed, walk, or perform tasks while sleeping. The person’s eyes may be open, and they may appear to be awake. Sleep walking occurs more frequently among children. Sleep walking ... Read More

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Sleep: How it Works
Sleep is vital for healthy living and life, just like eating and breathing. Sleep allows your body to rest. During sleep, your muscles and tissues grow and repair. Researchers believe that during sleep your brain performs important functions, such as ... Read More

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Snoring
Snoring is very common among adults. During sleep, the airway muscles in the throat relax. As you breathe in, the airway vibrates, making noise. Snoring frequently results from turbulent airflow and narrowing in the nose or throat that creates noise ... Read More

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Women and Sleep Problems
All women may experience problems sleeping from time to time, but hormonal changes during specific times of life, such as with premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause may create an ongoing problem. Certain medical conditions and lifestyle factors can contribute ... Read More

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This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or replace the advice of your health care professional and should not be relied upon to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.

The iHealthSpot patient education library was written collaboratively by the iHealthSpot editorial team which includes Senior Medical Authors Dr. Mary Car-Blanchard, OTD/OTR/L and Valerie K. Clark, and the following editorial advisors: Steve Meadows, MD, Ernie F. Soto, DDS, Ronald J. Glatzer, MD, Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, Christopher M. Nolte, MD, David Applebaum, MD, Jonathan M. Tarrash, MD, and Paula Soto, RN/BSN. This content complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. The library commenced development on September 1, 2005 with the latest update/addition on February 16, 2022. For information on iHealthSpot’s other services including medical website design, visit www.iHealthSpot.com.

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