by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | CPAP
Sleep apnea is estimated to affect more than 22 million Americans, although as many as 80% of these are undiagnosed. The main type of sleep apnea is known as obstructive sleep apnea or OSA for short and occurs when a blockage in your airway when you sleep interrupt...
by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | Insomnia
How much sleep did you get last night? Research shows that on average, adults should aim to get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night to function well during the day. However, as many as a quarter of Americans will experience sleep problems each year that may...
by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | ADD
There are increased cases where children with sleep apnea or ADD/ADHD are misdiagnosed. The symptoms of these conditions are sometimes similar, and they need special attention when making a diagnosis. Some children have been diagnosed with sleep problems while, in the...
by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | Sleep Specialist
A report by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that as many as one third of U.S. adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. In fact, a whopping 35% get fewer than 7 hours of sleep each night – something which could be affecting their...
by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | Sleep for Kids
A sleep test, also called a sleep study or polysomnogram, is a painless, straightforward overnight test that can record a variety of bodily functions while your child sleeps. They are most often ordered as part of the diagnostic process for discovering whether a child...
by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | Sleep Specialist
It’s getting late, and you find yourself yawning. You go to bed, but despite the urge to fall asleep, you can’t. Or maybe you manage to drift off, but you have trouble staying asleep. So, how do you know if this is only one of those occasional poor night’s sleep? Is...
by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | Restless Legs Syndrome
Have you been experiencing strange, aching sensations in your legs at night? When you lie down and relax, do you have a rather compelling urge to stretch and move your legs? If your answer is yes, then you likely have restless legs syndrome (RLS). It’s a neurological...
by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | sleep apnea
Many people find snoring funny or treat it as something to be ashamed of. But did you know that loud snoring, especially when it comes with daytime fatigue and sleepiness, could be a sign of sleep apnea? Read on to find out what sleep apnea is and what causes this...
by dreamsleepcentre | Mar 4, 2024 | narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a type of sleep disorder. People who suffer from this kind of disorder suffer from drowsiness during the day. This causes them to fall asleep suddenly. Many people who have this condition can’t stay awake for a long period of time. This can cause many...