Sleep deprivation is a known trigger for seizures. And people with epilepsy can have increases in types of sleep disorders that may influence there seizure control. Our site focuses on sleep disorders. But this post has a focus on seizure disorders. OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) is more prevalent in the Epilepsy population. It is well… Read more »
There was a time when having your tonsils removed seemed like a childhood rite of passage. “We went through a time years ago where everybody got their tonsils out very quickly,” says Dr. Daniel McKenna, an otolaryngologist with the medical staff of Lee Memorial Health System. It eliminated frequent bouts of tonsillitis, which used to… Read more »
World-class athletes competing in the Olympics obviously need their sleep if they’re going to bring home the gold. For those of us who can only dream of top-level gymnastics and track, counting sheep is just as important. “More has been learned about sleep over the last decade than the last century beforehand,” says Dr. Jose… Read more »
Barb Lawrence figured her two kids would be worn out by the end of the day. Instead she’s more frazzled than they are. “Now that they’re three and four, we try to get them to bed at a regular time. Sometimes they’ll wake up at 4 AM and at 5 AM. I thought they’d sleep… Read more »
So your child is a noisy sleeper. What does it mean? Experts suggest parents of snorers should have their kids screened to find out if they have sleep apnea. “American Academy of Pediatrics guideline is to evaluate the difference between obstructive sleep apnea and primary snoring,” says Dr. Jose Colon, a sleep specialist with Lee… Read more »
