Sleep-Wake Disorders pt.2

Question 1

What are breathing-related sleeping disorders

Answer 1

A disorder where people experience repeated sleep disruptions due too respiratory problems, which can result in insomnia or daytime sleepiness

Question 2

What is the most common type of breathing-related sleep disorder and what is it

Answer 2

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea = repeated episodes of the obstruction of breathing due to a blockage of airflow in the upper airways

Question 3

What is a common cause of Apnea (temporary cessation of breathing)

Answer 3

structural problems like an overly thick palate or enlarged tonsils or adenoids

Question 4

Who is Sleep Apnea more common among

Answer 4

Its more common in younger men than women, but the rates increase and become equal as they approach age 50. Also more common among people who are obese or who drank alcohol before bed

Question 5

Sleep Apnea is associated with increased risk of what?

Answer 5

Increased risk of High blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and even sudden death

Question 6

If sleep disorders go undiagnosed, why does it effect the health care system

Answer 6

It is costly for the health care system because sleep disorders cause other problems that requires a lot of treatment (depression, cardiovascular diseases, etc)

Question 7

What are Carcadian Rhythm Sleep-wake Disorders

Answer 7

The disruption of sleep caused by a mismatch between sleep schedules demands that disrupts sleep cycles
(jet-lag does not clarify)

Question 8

What are Parasomnias

Answer 8

A category of sleep disorders involving the occurrence of abnormal behaviours or psychological events during sleep

Question 9

What is Nightmare Disorder

Answer 9

Nightmare disorder involves recurrent awakenings from sleep because of frightening dreams (nightmares)

Question 10

How many Canadians report that they often or sometimes have nightmares that disturb their sleep

Answer 10

1 in 5 Canadians

Question 11

What are Nightmares associated with

Answer 11

Traumatic experiences and high levels stress

Question 12

When do nightmares occur and what is a positive aspect of this

Answer 12

They occur during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.
There is low muscle activity during these times which prevents the person from getting out of bed and injuring themselves