What should I discuss with my doctor about insomnia?
What should I discuss with my doctor about insomnia?
But you and your doctor will have plenty to discuss, because so many factors can contribute to insomnia — stress, lifestyle, poor sleep habits, health problems, and medications. Being proactive is important. Come prepared for your visit by jotting down your questions and concerns and anticipating the questions that your doctor might ask you.
When to see a doctor about shortness of breath?
Obviously you should discuss stubborn breathing troubles with a doctor — especially if you have other worrisome symptoms, like pain or trouble staying upright. In older patients who mostly feel short of breath during exercise, it’s much more likely to be a symptom of disease of the heart and/or lungs.
Why do I have a hard time breathing?
Difficulty breathing is a common complaint and a tough diagnostic challenge, and there are some serious causes to be aware of. However, almost all cases non-severe cases are probably caused by minor muscle knots (trigger points), respiratory dysfunction, and/or anxiety: all of which are relatively simple and cheap problems to try to self-treat.
Why do I feel short of breath in my upper back?
Feeling “stiff” in the upper back often has a lot of sensory overlap with shortness of breath — they are similar and probably related sensations. For instance, it’s startling how much trigger points between the shoulder blades can feel related to breathing (and indeed there are some actual minor muscles of respiration back there).
How often is snoring considered a sleep related breathing disorder?
Snoring that occurs more than three nights per week, though, is classified as a sleep-related breathing disorder. It may be referred to as primary, chronic, or habitual snoring, and it is differentiated from frequent snoring associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
Which is worse snoring or obstructive sleep apnea?
At the extreme end of the sleep disordered breathing spectrum is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and at the other end is mild snoring. Mild snoring rarely has a negative effect on health; however, if it gets worse over time, it could lead to a host of medical concerns, including a diagnosis of upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS)
Why do some people with UARS snore instead of sleep?
Due to greater breathing effort needed to get through the obstructions, people with UARS may have heavy, labored breathing rather than the loud snoring sounds that are often associated with the condition. The brain is conditioned to arouse itself from deep sleep to compensate for the additional effort needed to breathe.
Can a mild snoring lead to an OSA diagnosis?
Mild snoring rarely has a negative effect on health; however, if it gets worse over time, it could lead to a host of medical concerns, including a diagnosis of upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) It is important to note that UARS will eventually progress to OSA if left untreated.