Poor Sleep Increases Chance of Colds Threefold

Nov. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- Spokane, WA - Studies have demonstrated that poor sleep and susceptibility to colds go hand in hand, and scientists think it could be a reflection of the role sleep plays in maintaining the body’s defenses.

The Archives of Internal Medicine, scientists followed 153 men and women for two weeks, keeping track of their quality and duration of sleep. After exposure to the cold viruses, those who slept an average of fewer than seven hours a night were three times as likely to get sick. I

Most people with sleep apnea are aware that they snore and feel overtired or fatigued but are unaware of potentially serious medical problems which may exist. If you have sleep apnea or disruptive snoring and do not tolerate CPAP, Inland Empire Sleep Solutions wants to help you find answers.

Sleep apnea affects more than 20 million Americans and can lead to hypertension, heart attack, stroke, depression, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, morning headaches, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Typically, patients are diagnosed with sleep apnea only if they stop breathing five or more times in an hour.

Inland Empire Sleep Solutions can help save lives by providing a network of doctors in cities throughout the Inland Empire.  With a simple click, patients can connect directly with a sleep medicine professional in their city.  Currently, treatment is available in 18 cities throughout the Inland Empire, including:

Eastern Washington:  Clarkston, Colfax, Ellensburg, Ephrata, Kennewick, Moses Lake, Pasco, Pullman, Richland, Ritzville, Spokane, Spokane Valley, Walla Walla, Washougal, Wenatchee and Yakima.

Western Idaho:  Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston, Moscow and Priest Lake

If you have disruptive snoring and think you may suffer sleep apnea or can not tolerate CPAP, contact Inland Empire Sleep Solution’s.  Toll free at (877) 566-3545 or visit us at:
http://www.InlandEmpireSleepSolutions.com.

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Inland Empire Sleep Solutions is your connection to experienced sleep medicine professionals in Washington State and Idaho .