Nov 19, 2019
In this latest episode of the “Healthy Sleep Revolution” podcast, Dr. Dassani looks at parasomnias, exploring both their symptoms and whether or not they are connected to sleep apnea.
Episode Highlights:
Quotes:
“There are stories of even driving while asleep!”
“Obstructive sleep apnea…does have the potential to set up a person for parasomnia.”
“The brain has these microarousals, it actually wakes that person up without being wide awake, without sitting up, in order to resume breathing – it’s our survival mechanism.”
“Newest research shows that apnea is also linked to increased parasomnia symptoms.”
“A lot of factors contribute to a child having these sleep terrors, most common being sleep deprivation or extreme tiredness.”
“It’s just something you do not ever want to see your child go through.”
“There are a lot of…ways that we can help not just the kids but the adults as well get enough oxygen to the brain.”
“These are just some ways that our bodies are asking for help.”
“Ask questions – why is this happening?”
“Make sure that you have somebody that connects these dots.”
Links:
Dassani Dentistry homepage: https://www.dassanidentistry.com
Podigy homepage: https://podigy.co/