Azmat Qayyum, MD
Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, McKeesport Hospital;
Board Certified in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine;
Director Centerpointe Sleep Lab; Monroeville, PA
4. One Third of Our LifeOne Third of Our Life
Time Spent in SleepTime Spent in Sleep
5. Why Sleep is important?Why Sleep is important?
Restorative Theory of Sleep
Adaptive theory of Sleep
Energy Conservation Theory
6. How much sleep We Need?How much sleep We Need?
Average 7-8 hrs
Core Sleep at Least 6 hours
Repair the day time Wear and Tear
Maintain adequate daytime functioning
7. Symptoms of Lack of SleepSymptoms of Lack of Sleep
Daytime Tiredness
Daytime. Sleepiness
Irritability
Anxiety
Forgetfulness/ poor Performance at Work
Family Discord
Accidents
8. Common Sleep DisordersCommon Sleep Disorders
Poor Sleep Hygiene
Obstructive SleepApnea
Insomnia
Restless Leg Syndrome
14. TREATMENT OF OSATREATMENT OF OSA
Gold standard treatment is CPAP. Therapy
Surgical intervention is absolutely last resort
Dental Divices are also one of the option for Milder
cases