What percent of people in the world suffer from chronic sleep disorders?

Question by ashley.: What percent of people in the world suffer from chronic sleep disorders? Also, how about America? I'm doing a speech on sleep disorders tomorrow and I can't find the percentages anywhere.

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Answer by dickn2000a
My studies indicate that 27.34% of people world wide suffer from some form of sleep disorder.

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What do you do when your husband has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and won't use the machine?

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Question by Diana J: What do you do when your husband has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and won't use the machine? My husband has sleep apnea and will not use the machine. He also has diabetes. He goes to work, comes home sleeps for about two hours, goes to bed at 12:00 AM and gets up about 4:30 for work. On the weekends he will sleep if you let him about 14 hours a day. He would do this during the week but he has to go to work. I just don't know what to do. I'm very concerned.

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Answer by Markietellme
There is a brand new devise that can be worn inside the mouth like a mouth guard that positions the jaw just slightly forward in such a way that it clears the airway. He might be willing to try this - I'm sorry I don't recall the name of it but you can google it. The face mask for those sleep apnea machines can be hard to tolerate.

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Q&A: What are the signs of sleep apnea and is it hereditary?

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Question by Ashely Corner: What are the signs of sleep apnea and is it hereditary? I asked a question yesterday about me waking up 3 times in a state of panic needing air. Someone brought up sleep apnea. My dad has sleep apnea. What are the signs of sleep apnea and is it hereditary?

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Answer by Richard
there is some heredity to it especially if being overweight is in the genetics. 80-90% of people with OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) are obese so that is a risk factor. Snoring loudly is also a risk factor. Waking up with awareness you just awoke is usually NOT a symptom as most sleep apneics never realize they wake up 20-80 times per hour due to stopping breathing. The main symptoms of OSA are being excessively fatigued throughout the day, wanting naps, falling asleep during quiet times like watching tv, reading a book, riding or driving a car and having headaches when you first wake up. See your doctor if any of this sounds like you. A really good clue if you stop breathing at night is ask your bed partner, or roommate if they ever notice you stopping breathing while you sleep. If so, ask you doc to set up a polysomnogram or sleep study. good luck

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Q&A: Can you list some psychiatric disorders that involve sleep but is NOT a sleep disorder?

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Question by Zachary: Can you list some psychiatric disorders that involve sleep but is NOT a sleep disorder? If you know one, list it. But do NOT list sleep disorders, only other psychiatric conditions that involve sleep but are NOT sleep disorders. It is not depression, bipolar disorder, or any disorder that you would learn about in a high school health class.

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Answer by Diane
manic depressive disorder. when the pt. is in mania they stay awake, can't sleep. In the depressive phase they sleep alot.

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What kind of doctors know the most about sleep disorders?

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Question by laura: What kind of doctors know the most about sleep disorders? I'm writing an article for my school newspaper about sleep disorders so I was wondering what kind of doctor would be best to talk to so I could get good info. I think it would be a psychiatrist but I'm not positive, haha. Thanks!

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Answer by Charles D
I dont know what they are called but you can contact a sleep study center for any informatlon. I have a sleep disorder and have had a sleep study test.

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How to cure or solve the snoring problem during night time?

Question by Daniela: How to cure or solve the snoring problem during night time? My husband recently snoring loudly while he is sleeping. This causes me can't sleep well during night time. Is there anybody call tell me how to solve and cure this snoring problem?

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Answer by Dr
There are certain things that you as an individual can do to find ways to cure snoring. Listed below are some steps that you can begin putting into action to feel great and sleep better: 1. Change Sleeping Positions: Many times if you sleep on your back it can cause the throat muscles to relax; which is what causes the snoring sound. Learn to change sleeping positions and begin sleeping on your side. Many people have trouble sleeping on their sides if they have developed the habit of sleeping on their back. You can easily solve this by tying a ball to the back of your pajama bottoms to prevent you from rolling over onto your back during the night. Another thing you can do is place some body pillows behind your back; as they will also prevent you from rolling over onto your back. The pillows will only work if you are sleeping up against a wall; otherwise they will fall off the bed. 2. Snore Ring: This is a small ring you can purchase online for less than $ 60 it is supposed to be worn on the small pinky finger. They claim that it works by using acupressure; which means that the ring applies a certain pressure on your meridian of the small intestine which has an affect on the throat and the increased energy that is generated by the ring will open up the areas which are involved with breathing so your airflow can operate smoothly.

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What snoring treatments was used in the time of ancient chinese ?

Question by Khalilah: What snoring treatments was used in the time of ancient chinese ? What snoring treatments was used in the time of ancient chinese ?

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Answer by Jeana
One of the snoring remedies is an anti snore ring. It's a ring that has two pressure balls which is typically worn on your left hand (this hand is the nearest to the heart) and placed between the first joint and knuckle. Anti snore rings are generally manufactured from sterling silver, based on the manufacturer. Both pressure balls give acupressure to 2 pressure points which are located on the underside of your finger. These two pressure points are linked to the heart meridian channel, from your little finger to your throat, nose and ear. These rings are often adaptable, in order to fit a finger of any size. Acupressure is known as a Chinese medicine going back roughly five thousand years. It declares that pressure points may be good at revitalizing the median system through re-balancing opposing forces (the yin and the yang) as well as the energy flow (usually referred to as chi) and natural snoring treatment.

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What do you know about sleep apnea surgeries?

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Question by lucky: What do you know about sleep apnea surgeries? I hate the mask (as many people do). I have severe obstructive sleep apnea. I am considering surgical options but I've been told the only one that may work for me is the mandibular advancement (when they break your jaw and move it forward). Has anyone had this before? What were your experiences? Did it work? Do you know of any other surgery that may help? Oral appliances?

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Answer by pendleton4068
try your dentist about a tap

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