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What Are the Causes of Early Morning Wakening?

Difficulty staying asleep all night is called insomnia. There are several different types of insomnia; one type is early morning wakening. Even though it is quite common, waking up too early is often...

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How to Use a Bipap Machine

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which the airway is blocked off during sleep. It causes a person to stop breathing or to breathe ineffectively in his sleep and this can lead to a whole host...

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The Best CPAP Mask for Side Sleepers

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. It works by pressurizing the upper airway so that the soft palate cannot prolapse and cut off the...

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How to Stop Waking up So Groggy

The alarm bell rings and you groggily raise your head from your pillow. Is it really time to get up and start the day already? Waking up feeling groggy can be a sign that you need to work on your sleep...

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How do I Troubleshoot CPAP Machines?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment is designed to inflate the upper airway of a person with obstructive sleep apnea, allowing normal breathing through the night. CPAP machines are...

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What Causes Sudden Tiredness?

Imagine that you are moving around and completing daily tasks when suddenly you feel tired. Perhaps you're sitting at your work desk or helping your child with his homework when you instantly begin to...

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How to Get Rid of Restlessness

Symptoms of restlessness can be a major issue for some people. The biggest issue with restlessness is an inability to relax and get a good night's rest. Without a restful night's sleep, you can expect...

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Reasons for Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

Sometimes waking up in the middle of the night can signal that you’re body needs something or you need to adjust your nighttime routine. Because the tendency to wake up in the middle of the night can...

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How to Recover After Being Awake All Night

Staying up all night is something that many people have experienced at least once. It should not be a regular occurence. Pulling all nighters is detrimental to your health and impedes functioning in...

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What Causes Someone to Snore When Sleeping on Their Side?

While some people only snore when lying on their backs, others experience the problem regardless of their sleeping position. If the cause of your snoring is the result of your tongue blocking your...

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How to Wear a CPAP Chin Strap

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause numerous and serious health effects for those who suffer from it, including severe fatigue, impaired reaction time and vision trouble. During...

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The Difference Between REM Sleep and NREM

During sleep the body and the brain rest and rejuvenate. Scientists can record brain activity during sleep with a machine called an electroencephalograph. The EEG shows two basic patterns of activity,...

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How to Know If Your CPAP Machine Pressure Setting Is Correct?

CPAP machines are frequently used by persons who suffer from sleep apnea or another sleep disorder. Research shows that the compliance rate for CPAP is only around 60 percent, since the machine can...

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Causes & Effects of Dreams

The average person spends around one-third of his or her life asleep. Through sleep, our bodies regain the chemicals required to stay active. While sleeping, the brain stays busy sorting, filing away...

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What Happens If You Don't Clean CPAP Mask?

A CPAP is a treatment machine that provides continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP treatment is given to people who have breathing problems. The CPAP mask may cover both your nose and mouth or just...

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What Are Night Tremors?

The scientific name for night tremors is "sleep myoclonus." Myoclonus refers to muscle spasms and jerks that can happen at any time. Hiccups are considered a form of myoclonus. When these spasms occur...

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How to Adjust the Pressure Settings on the REMstar Pro With C-Flex Plus

Sleep apnea is one of the most common forms of sleep disorders, affecting over 18 million Americans. During sleep, breathing patterns are disturbed by the relaxation of the airway muscles. This causes...

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How to Repair CPAP Machines

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines have helped millions of people to successfully treat sleep apnea. The machines are small and deliver pressurized air via a tube and face mask to the...

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Why Do We Drool During Sleep?

Of all the conditions that afflict people, drooling while asleep is probably among the least alarming. Still, the condition can be annoying if it disrupts your sleep and embarrassing if you share a...

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Games for Helping You Fall Asleep

Being unable to fall asleep at night is one of the most frustrating experiences a person can have. Most people struggle with this type of insomnia at least once in their lives. For occasional insomnia,...

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