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SLEEP HYGIENE/WEIGHT LOSS

All patients, regardless of diagnosis, or severity of sleep disordered breathing should follow basic principles of good sleep hygiene.

• Most Adults require 7-9 hours of sleep per night
• Optimize sleeping conditions
• Quality bed
• Optimal temperatures
• Minimize allergens
• Avoid stimulants and alcohol
• Don't eat or drink in excess before bed
• Keep a regular sleep-wake schedule
• Develop relaxing bedtime rituals
• Reserve only appropriate activities for the bedroom
• Don't read in bed
• Don't watch TV in bed
• Don't eat in bed

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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