OHSU Healthcare Topic Search: Sleep Disorders

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Overview of Sleep Problems

Sleep is essential to physical and emotional health. Adequate sleep may also play a role in helping the body recover from illness and injury.

Topic Index - Respiratory Disorders

Here's a list of respiratory conditions, as well as information on treatment and prevention.

Sleep Study  (tests & procedures)

Detailed information on sleep study, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an illustration of the procedure

Topic Index - Growth and Development

Detailed information on proper health maintenance for a child

A Poor Night's Sleep May Increase Your Risk for Catching a Cold

< Jan. 14, 2009 > -- The risk of catching a cold increases when you get fewer hours of quality sleep a night, researchers reveal.

Online Resources - Respiratory Disorders

List of online resources to find additional information on respiratory disorders

Topic Index - Pediatrics

Detailed information on common childhood illnesses and concerns

Depression

Depression involves the body, mood, and thoughts, and affects the way a person eats and sleeps, feels about himself or herself, and thinks about things.

Alcohol and Pregnancy

Alcohol consumption by the mother is a leading cause of preventable birth defects in the fetus. In addition, the risk for miscarriage and stillbirth increases with alcohol consumption.

Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked

Here is a wake-up call to the millions of American men and women with type 2 diabetes: Snoring at night or nodding off during the day may be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)  (tests & procedures)

Detailed information on electroencephalogram (EEG), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care