I Can't Stay Awake | I Snore | I Have OSA | I Can't Breathe Through My Nose
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If you have a problem falling asleep and/or staying asleep, you’re not alone. Recent surveys have indicated that one-third of North American adults have difficulty initiating and maintaining quality sleep.
Sleep is a complicated, delicately balanced process that can be easily disrupted by numerous psychological and physical conditions as well as environmental and lifestyle factors. Because restful sleep is absolutely essential to our health, it’s important to talk to a physician about any sleeping problem that persists for longer than a month.
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The common causes of sleep pattern disruption include:
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Sleep disorders
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Physical health
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Nasal & upper airway obstruction
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Medications
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Stress
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Depression
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Hormonal changes
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Age
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Gender
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Diet
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Exercise
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Lifestyle changes
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Non-traditional sleep-awake schedule
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Jet Lag
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Poor sleep habits and environment
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Importance of getting a good night’s sleep
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I Can't Stay Awake | I Snore | I Have OSA | I Can't Breathe Through My Nose
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