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Azmat Qayyum, MD

Assistant Professor, UPMC

Director Counterpoint Sleep Lab

Normal SleepNormal SleepAverage Sleep is around 8 hours

Range 5-10

Four stages of sleep

REM and. Non REM

One Third of Our Life One Third of Our Life Time Spent in SleepTime Spent in Sleep

Why Sleep is Why Sleep is important?important?

Restorative Theory of Sleep

Adaptive theory of Sleep

Energy Conservation Theory

How much sleep We How much sleep We Need?Need?

Average 7-8 hrs

Core Sleep at Least 6 hours

Repair the day time Wear and Tear

Maintain adequate daytime functioning

Symptoms of Lack of Symptoms of Lack of SleepSleep

Daytime Tiredness

Daytime. Sleepiness

Irritability

Anxiety

Forgetfulness/ poor Performance at Work

Family Discord

Accidents

Common Sleep Common Sleep DisordersDisorders

Poor Sleep Hygiene

Obstructive SleepApnea

Insomnia

Restless Leg Syndrome

Obstructive Sleep Obstructive Sleep ApneaApnea

PathophysiologyPathophysiology

ConsequencesConsequences

EffectsEffects

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