SLEEP HYGIENE/WEIGHT LOSS
All patients, regardless of diagnosis, or severity of sleep disordered breathing should follow basic principles of good sleep hygiene.
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Most Adults require 7-9 hours of sleep per night |
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Optimize sleeping conditions |
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Quality bed |
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Optimal temperatures |
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Minimize allergens |
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Avoid stimulants and alcohol |
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Don't eat or drink in excess before bed |
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Keep a regular sleep-wake schedule |
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Develop relaxing bedtime rituals |
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Reserve only appropriate activities for the bedroom |
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Don't read in bed |
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Don't watch TV in bed |
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Don't eat in bed
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Exercise and weight loss is an essential part of all patients' treatment plan. You will likely be referred to a hospital weight loss / nutrition program if you are at all overweight.
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