Sleep: Treatments
Snoring - When To Call a Doctor
01/30/08, HealthwiseCall your doctor if you or your bed partner:
Snoring - Treatment Overview
01/30/08, HealthwiseSnoring is treated through lifestyle changes such as losing weight (if necessary), quitting smoking, changing sleep habits (such as sleeping on your side instead of your back), and avoiding the use of alcohol and sedatives before you go t
Snoring - Surgery
01/30/08, HealthwiseSurgery for snoring is rarely used and only considered in cases of very severe snoring when other treatments have failed.
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Snoring - Other Treatment
01/30/08, HealthwiseOther treatment for snoring includes continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral breathing devices, and nasal strips.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for snoring
01/30/08, HealthwiseUvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a procedure used to remove excess tissue in the throat to widen the airway. This sometimes can allow air to move through the throat more easily when you breathe, reducing snoring. The tissues removed ma
Insomnia - Treatment Overview
01/22/08, HealthwiseTossing and turning during the night or having trouble falling asleep can make you sleepy and grouchy during the day. You may have tried some things to help your insomnia that haven't worked. The good news is that there are many treat
Radiofrequency palatoplasty for snoring
01/30/08, HealthwiseRadiofrequency palatoplasty is a new procedure that uses an electrical current to shrink and stiffen the back part of the roof of the mouth (soft palate and uvula). When the soft palate and uvula are stiffer, they are less likely to v
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) - Treatment Overview
04/04/07, HealthwiseTreatment for restless legs syndrome is based on the type of symptoms you have and how bad your symptoms are. Getting regular exercise and enough sleep may relieve mild symptoms. Medicines may be tried when symptoms are severe and int
Sleep Your Way to 100 With Power Naps
11/09/07, Ask Dr. MaoSleeping your way to 100 means power naps. Power naps: 10, 20, 30 minutes a day really rejuvenate and refresh your body.
What Not to Eat for a Good Night's Sleep
02/26/08, Joy Bauer NutritionCombating insomnia through nutrition is about eating the right combination of foods in the evening, and - perhaps even more importantly - knowing what…
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