{"id":531,"date":"2018-03-16T08:18:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T15:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/?p=354"},"modified":"2019-02-14T11:49:47","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T19:49:47","slug":"sleep-awareness-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/sleep-awareness-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Awareness Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The National Sleep Association is celebrating its annual <a href=\"https:\/\/sleepfoundation.org\/SAW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sleep Awareness Week | Sleep Foundation\">Sleep Awareness Week,<\/a> March 11 to 17. The theme this year is <strong>Begin with Sleep<\/strong>, which highlights the importance of a good night\u2019s sleep for individuals to best achieve their personal, family, and professional goals. Use the hashtag #YourDayBeginsWithSleep on social media to be part of the conversation and to help spread the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/about\/our-staff\/\">experts<\/a> at Mt. Hood ENT &amp; Allergy are excited to part of this week-long event, helping to inform others about how sleep affects their health, well-being and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Importance of Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pexels-photo-545016-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Sleep Awareness Week\" class=\"wp-image-347\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep is vital for good health. Experts recommend a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep per night for most adults. A lack of sleep can affect your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hormone levels<\/li><li>Mood<\/li><li>Weight<\/li><li>Work or school performance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor sleep can also cause physical, mental, social and emotional problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is a Sleep Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As your Portland doctor explains it, sleep disorders are conditions that prevent you from sleeping well on a regular basis. They are very common, affecting an estimated <a href=\"http:\/\/sleepdisorders.sleepfoundation.org\/chapter-1-normal-sleep\/abnormal-sleep-sleep-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sleep Disorders | Sleep Foundation\">75 percent of Americans<\/a> on a regular basis. There are more than 100 different types of sleep disorders; the most common are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Snoring<\/li><li>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)<\/li><li>Central sleep apnea (CSA)<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Narcolepsy<\/li><li>Parasomnia (abnormal movements and behavior during sleep)<\/li><li>Hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness)<\/li><li>Restless leg syndrome<\/li><li>Circadian rhythm disorders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms vary depending on the type of sleep disorder and how severe its impact is. Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Difficulty falling or staying asleep<\/li><li>Excessive daytime sleepiness<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Lack of concentration<\/li><li>Memory loss<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/sleep-snoring\/sleep-apnea\/\">Sleep apnea<\/a> is the most common sleep disorder, affecting nearly one in every 15 Americans, is sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It occurs when a person experiences one or more pauses in breathing, or shallow breathing, while asleep. These pauses can last a few seconds to a few minutes. Generally, breathing begins again and is sometimes accompanied by snorting or choking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How are Sleep Disorders Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to confirm what is causing your sleeping problems, your Portland ENT will order a sleep study. Also called a polysomnography, a sleep study can be conducted in a sleep lab or in the comfort of your own home. During this study, your brain waves, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, sleep stages, movement and breathing rate are measured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a diagnosis has been made, your Portland ENT will develop an individualized treatment plan. This plan will usually involve a combination of medications and lifestyle changes. Surgery may be needed for those with certain breathing-related disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the importance of sleep or to schedule an appointment, <a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> your Portland ENT today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Sleep Association is celebrating its annual Sleep Awareness Week, March 11 to 17. The theme this year is Begin with Sleep, which highlights the importance of a good night\u2019s sleep for individuals to best achieve their personal, family, and professional goals. 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