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How to get a sleep apnea test (Home Sleep Test - (HST) ? If you have trouble sleeping, snore or suspect that you have sleep apnea, it is important to take those signs seriously and follow these three simple steps: Recognise your symptoms. Are they listed as common symptoms of sleep apnea or other respiratory conditions? Take…

Introduction Normal adults require 6-8 hours of sleep. Children need longer hours of sleep but the elderly need shorter (4-5) hours. Sleep disorder is a disruption in sleep pattern. Common causes of sleep disorders are: Life style shift work Physical problems e.g. pain, difficulty in breathing, frequent urination at night Psychological or psychiatric disorders e.g.schizophrenia…

Why is sleep important? Sleep isn’t just “time out” from daily life. It is an active state important for renewing our mental and physical health each day. Sleep has many benefits and sleep deprivation can cause lots of consequences.  What are the benefits of sleep? Improves learning and memory by memory consolidation Builds and repairs…