We’ve all heard the expression, “You’re eating for two”, which means that a woman diet during pregnancy should improve in quality, not just quantity. (Pregnant women typically only need around 300 extra calories per day.) But how about the expression, “Sleeping for two”? How much sleep do pregnant women need through each trimester? How is…
“A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow.” – Charlotte Brontē Did you know? … “In the United States, around 50–70 million people have a sleep disorder. This is in addition to the more than 100 million Americans who report not getting enough sleep.” – Cleveland Clinic OSA and insomnia are both common sleep disorders. “In a large population-based…
2024 Annual Award Nominations The Idaho Medical Group Management Association presents four awards annually. This year, we’ll give out the awards during the 2024 Idaho MGMA Annual Conference’s Dinner. Dr. Mark Rasmus was selected as the winner of the Physician Leadership Award …. The Physician Leadership Award recognizes a physician who has exhibited outstanding leadership…
What came first, the chicken or the egg? It’s a common debate when it comes to comorbidities that affect our physical health. While many may disagree on which disorder appeared first, and in turn, how one affects the other, there is agreement on the whole of the medical field that ADHD and Sleep Disorders are…
THE FIRST STEP TO GETTING TESTED When you are suspected of obstructive sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, the first step is seeing a sleep medicine specialist who can access your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle factors including sleep patterns, and conduct a questionnaire, which includes patient medical history, family history, social history, sleep history and…
It is estimated that between 50-150 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder. What are Common Sleep Disorders that are tested for? Why was a sleep study ordered for me? Many sleep disorders can be discovered during a sleep study. When should I arrive for my sleep study? You will be scheduled for…
What is Periodic Limb Movement Disorder? What is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)? Recent Statistics: 80% of patients with RLS have PLMD 50% of patients with PLMD, have RLS Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) PLMD most often occurs in the lower legs while you sleep. Periodic limb movements last from a few minutes to an hour…
CPAP, BiPAP, Auto CPAP (APAP), Auto SV and Adapt SV Therapy COMMON CONCERNS AND TIPS TO HELP I. Nasal stuffiness or congestion – Usually resolved by: II. Dry mouth – Usually resolved by: III. Mask leak – Symptoms include: Usually resolved by: IV. Redness on face or nose – Usually resolved by: V. Too much…
The STOP-BANG questionnaire is a screening tool that helps identify symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The questionnaire is made up of eight questions, four of which are self-reported and four of which are demographic. The acronym STOP-BANG stands for the four self-reported questions, which are: The four demographic questions are: STOP BANG Questions: Each question is answered…
Signs and Symptoms of OSA Risk Factors of OSA What is OSA? As shown in the image above, OSA occurs when your throat muscles relax during sleep, causing the throat to narrow or close. The suspension of breathing from a completely blocked airway is an obstructive apnea. A partially blocked airway, with reduced airflow is…