Podcasts about sleep health foundation

Sleep Pyschologist Dorothy Bruck from the Sleep Health Foundation joined Lisa Pellegrino to discuss with Nightlife listeners tips on how to get a better night's sleep in the new year ahead and beyond. 

On today's podcast, host John Deeks speaks with sleep guru Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation. Hopefully, that means we're all going to get a better night's sleep!

Enjoying our content and want to support us directly? Join our premium subscription for access to our podcasts, bonus content, merch discounts and more! Visit: www.psych2go.supercast.com Dreams can be fascinating, scary, or just plain weird. Have you ever wondered what is the meaning of dreams, how do dreams work, or how lucid dreams work? Do you want to know more about some dream facts that you have never heard of? Dreams are the images, thoughts, and sounds that go through our minds while we sleep, and there's actually a lot more to them than you may think! Psych2Go presents to you 8 Psychological Facts About Dreams! #dreamfacts #dreams #psych2go Related Videos: 7 Common Dream Meanings You Should NEVER Ignore! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvY7qX6niFo&t=32s How to Lucid Dream for Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_xu-igmm6w&t=1s Top 7 Types of Dreams You SHOULD Know About! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSYcN8mkLYA Or check out our Playlist on Sleep, Sleep Disorders, and Dreams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWSeE67ipPk&list=PLD4cyJhQaFwWDPKg3YtbFMbkka8Ds8MBP Credits Writer: Laura Santospirito Script Editor: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Hinata YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Citations: LaBerge, Stephen. Lucid Dreaming. Ballantine Books, 1986. Neuhäusler, Annabelle, et al. “General Knowledge about Lucid Dreaming and Lu-Cid Dream Induction Techniques: An Online Study.” International Journal of Dream Research, 2018. “Observing the Damaged Brain for Clues about Dreaming.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sleep-newzzz/201506/observing-the-damaged-brain-clues-about-dreaming. Office, News. “Animals Have Complex Dreams, MIT Researcher Proves.” MIT News, 24 Jan. 2001, http://news.mit.edu/2001/dreaming. SHFAustralia. “Facts About Dreaming.” The Sleep Health Foundation, https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/facts-about-dreaming.html. Stibich, Mark. “Why Do People Dream During the REM Stage of Sleep?” Verywell Mind, Verywell Mind, 14 Oct. 2019, https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-dreams-2224258. “Understanding Sleep Cycles.” Sleep.org, https://www.sleep.org/articles/what-happens-during-sleep/. Walker, Matthew, et al. “Why Your Brain Needs to Dream.” Greater Good, https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_your_brain_needs_to_dream.

Did you know that your dental health has a direct relationship with your quality of sleep, and vice versa?! In today's episode, Shea talks with Dr Adam Teo, a Brisbane based dentist specialising in the field of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr Teo shifted his career focus to the treatment of patients suffering from obstructive apnea and snoring issues. As well as being a part of the Australian Dental Association, Dr Teo is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association and Sleep Health Foundation, all the while looking beyond just the teeth and gums at the bigger picture, the person attached to the teeth and gums as it relates to your general health. More about Dr Adam Teo: qdst.com.au Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

Learn about your body's circadian rhythms to improve your sleep, health, wellbeing and performance. In this insightful conversation, sleep researcher Dr Gemma Paech shares that many circadian rhythms govern the body's different functions. Mark and Dr Gemma discuss how these circadian rhythms can negatively impact us if they're out of sync and how to begin to shift our circadian rhythms to function at an optimal level. Our favourite quotable moments: "Having a mismatch between your own internal body clock and what you're doing in society can be problematic for a lot of people." – Dr Gemma Paech (6:19) "The timing of when you're going to be most productive and when you can get your most opportune sleep might be different to someone else." – Dr Gemma Paech (12:51) "A key indicator [that your circadian rhythm is off] is probably how you feel when you're awake." – Dr Gemma Paech (14:23) Resources: Are you an Owl or a Lark? (sleepsurge.com) Gemma's Twitter Gemma's LinkedIn About Gemma: Dr Gemma Paech received her PhD in 2014, looking at how mistimed and restricted sleep impacts sleep quantity and quality. She has 25 peer-reviewed publications, and has given over 45 conferences, guest and invited presentations and seminars. She is currently working in Newcastle, NSW, at the John Hunter Hospital, is conjoint of the University of Newcastle and is a board member of the Sleep Health Foundation. Her research interests focus on the impact of sleep loss, sleep disturbances and our 24-h body clock on sleep, health, wellbeing and performance in a range of populations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/virginactiveaustralia/message

Think of this as a bedtime story with a happy ending. If you wake up in a tangle of sweaty sheets, or find yourself staring endlessly at the ceiling, psychologist Dr Moira Junge, head of the Sleep Health Foundation, shares some practical advice to help you get a good night's sleep. Here's more practical tips from our website: How to Get Better Sleep After 40 12 Natural Remedies for Better Sleep 10 Things that Sabotage Your Sleep After 40    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to improve your sleep? In this episode I chat with Dr. Moira Junge, CEO of Sleep Health Foundation and Director of Australian Sleep and Alertness Consortium. As a psychologist specialising in sleeping difficulties, Moira's focus is on education, awareness and prevention. If you're keen to uplevel your sleep or simply get it back on track, listen in to find out: - is 8 hrs a night really a myth? And if so, how much sleep should you be getting - why quality over quantity and attending to individual needs is key - the importance of making sleep a health priority - how screens and devices have caused us to trade sleep for entertainment and why this sacrifice is bad for us - the impact of sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome - simple, yet powerful strategies to improve the quality of your sleep...almost overnight So if recent stressors and the pandemic environment has disrupted your sleep routine and you're feeling the effects, listen in to prioritise restorative sleep methods that may have you feeling more rested than before.

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If your child was to wake up screaming in the middle of the night, would you know how to work out if they were having a nightmare or a night terror? While they might look similar the two experiences are very different. Dr Sarah Blunden is the Head of Paediatric Sleep Research at Central Queensland University and a spokesperson for the Sleep Health Foundation. Sarah explains the difference and how you can help your child manage both.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation talks about World Sleep Day and promoting healthy sleep. This year's theme for World Sleep Day is 'Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World'. Tap in to the power of sleep for maintaining good mental health, and help promote quality sleep amongst your family, friends and work colleagues. Links:  Sleep Health Foundation World Sleep Day - global site See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did you sleep last night? If you answered that with a yawn, you won't be surprised to discover that a recent report by the Sleep Health Foundation found that more than half of Australian adults are suffering from at least one chronic sleep symptom that's affecting their ability to live a healthy, happy life. Or you might be one of 35% of women who report that they often or always are overwhelmed by thoughts when trying to sleep.On the podcast today, we have Dr Sophie Bostock – a sleep expert and scientist who works with everyone from athletes to entrepreneurs to help them improve their shuteye. She joins our Commissioning Editor Alex Davies to talk about what to do if you're staring at the ceiling at 3am; how to enhance your workouts by getting in tune with your body's natural rhythm; as well as the strategies she swears by – including boring yourself back to sleep.SHOW NOTES:Find Sophie on Instagram @drsophiebostock (https://www.instagram.com/drsophiebostock/) and at thesleepscientist.com To find out more about sleep apnoea: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sleep-apnoea Want to know more about insomnia: causes, symptoms and different types: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/insomniaCREDITS:This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)For more from Women's Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does snoring impact your relationship with your partner? What a dumb question, of course it does! Because you’ll go to jail if you try to muffle their snores a little toooo hard, we’ve got a meditation for you to try instead. Less jail time for one, and an overall calming body vibe for another. LINKS ‘Snoring kills the love life, survey reveals’ Sleep Health Foundation 2010. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88.Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy.Executive Producer: Elise Cooper.Editor: Adrian Walton. Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want more sleep, but often life gets in the way and we might not get the right amount or quality sleep. But lack of good sleep can have more effects on your work, and life, than you know. On today's episode, we are joined by Shantha Rajaratnam, the chair of the Sleep Health Foundation, to shed some light on the impact sleep has on our health and productivity, plus how to improve our quality of sleep. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Shantha Rajaratnam Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first of our Broad Radio (on the go) pop up shows!For a Women's Health week we partnered with Jean Hailes for women's health,(they know their stuff!) and over the 5 days, covered off areas that are vital for healthy women!This 5th episode is about the importance of sleep, so join Jo Stanley and Shelley Ware as they talk to Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation. Moira specialises in treating sleep disorders without medication, and is passionate about promoting sleep health through research, education and advocacy and has some amazing ideas to help us all to get the rest we need.Moira has advice around getting a good night sleep, why it's important to have a routine, and to get up out of bed and reset on those sleepless nights. We also discover why covid has given some people more time for sleep, while other's struggle to get enough, and we find out why sleep is as important as food, air and exercise.How's your sleep situation?Oh and if this is your first time listening to Broad Radio, you can ☎️ Join the conversation live each Tuesday morning 9-10am AEST on the phones too on 1300 8 BROADAND...find out more about the resources and info available to you at www.jeanhailes.org.au/Find out more at www.broadradio.com.auFollow us on FB and watch live www.facebook.com/BroadRadioAusOr Subscribe at Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOjourcDAVPhXcGBoEKxPDQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you got a small child who is taking longer than usual going to sleep? Maybe you have one who is having more nightmares than usual. You might be the one who is having a restless night. Professor Dorothy Bruck is a sleep psychologist and a spokesperson with the Sleep Health Foundation. Dorothy explains how our sleep has been disturbed during the pandemic and what we can do to fix it.

Andria Aird, Pharmacist-owner at Blooms The Chemist Port Coogee and Blooms The Chemist Joondalup, talks to Health Professional Radio about the impact of sleep deprivation and sleep apnoea on Australians ahead of World Sleep Day (March 19th). Alarming statistics about the physical and mental impact of poor sleep are on the agenda this World Sleep Day as Australia's leading community pharmacy group, Blooms The Chemist, aims for a national Wakeup Call record, shining the spotlight on the dangers of leaving sleep issues such as sleep apnoea unchecked. According to The Sleep Health Foundation (2021), sleep issues are on the rise following high levels of disruption to our lives brought on by the change in lifestyle patterns due to COVID-19.Poor sleep hygiene affects our immunity which is vitally important during this time. Take the online sleep quiz here Andria Aird has spent her entire career working in pharmacy and is passionate about delivering high-quality personal service and care. Joining Blooms The Chemist in 2018 as the Pharmacist-owner of Blooms The Chemist Port Coogee and Blooms The Chemist Joondalup, Andria continues to work closely with her customers and community to help people achieve optimal health and live their best life. She also enjoys mentoring her team and younger Pharmacists, helping to support the future of community pharmacy in Australia. #bloomsthechemist #sharegoodhealth #worldsleepday

The week of August 3 is Sleep Awareness Week. As Victorians enter Stage 4 lockdown, having a good sleep become extra important to maintain both physical and mental health.  What counts as a good sleep? Will there also be trouble if we sleep too much? Wing Kuang talks to Dr. Amy Reynolds from Sleep Health Foundation to find some answers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Bad sleep can make you moody, forgetful and frustrated and plenty of us have had trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. Mindfulness can help quieten your busy mind, so you can get to sleep, stay asleep and feel more rested during the day. AFL legend and father of five, Brett Kirk, talks to Dr Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation to discover how mindfulness can improve our sleep. Smiling Mind CEO Dr Addie Wootten gives us some practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness meditation into our days and nights for quality sleep. https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

Bad sleep can make you moody, forgetful and frustrated and plenty of us have had trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. Mindfulness can help quieten your busy mind, so you can get to sleep, stay asleep and feel more rested during the day. AFL legend and father of five, Brett Kirk, talks to Dr Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation to discover how mindfulness can improve our sleep. Smiling Mind CEO Dr Addie Wootten gives us some practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness meditation into our days and nights for quality sleep. https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

Bad sleep can make you moody, forgetful and frustrated and plenty of us have had trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. Mindfulness can help quieten your busy mind, so you can get to sleep, stay asleep and feel more rested during the day. AFL legend and father of five, Brett Kirk, talks to Dr Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation to discover how mindfulness can improve our sleep. Smiling Mind CEO Dr Addie Wootten gives us some practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness meditation into our days and nights for quality sleep. https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

Bad sleep can make you moody, forgetful and frustrated and nearly half of us have had trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. Mindfulness can help quieten your busy mind, so you can get to sleep, stay asleep and feel more rested during the day. AFL legend and father of five, Brett Kirk, talks to Dr Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation to discover how Mindfulness can improve our sleep. Smiling Mind CEO Addie Wootten gives us some practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness meditation into our days and nights for quality sleep. www.smilingmind.com.au/

Bad sleep can make you moody, forgetful and frustrated and nearly half of us have had trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. Mindfulness can help quieten your busy mind, so you can get to sleep, stay asleep and feel more rested during the day. AFL legend and father of five, Brett Kirk, talks to Dr Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation to discover how Mindfulness can improve our sleep. Smiling Mind CEO Addie Wootten gives us some practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness meditation into our days and nights for quality sleep. www.smilingmind.com.au/

Bad sleep can make you moody, forgetful and frustrated and nearly half of us have had trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. Mindfulness can help quieten your busy mind, so you can get to sleep, stay asleep and feel more rested during the day. AFL legend and father of five, Brett Kirk, talks to Dr Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation to discover how Mindfulness can improve our sleep. Smiling Mind CEO Addie Wootten gives us some practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness meditation into our days and nights for quality sleep. www.smilingmind.com.au/

S4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 11: Sleep practices implemented by team sport coaches and sport science support staff.   In our latest S4P audio abstract, we look at a new publication from the journal of science and medicine in sport titled “Sleep practices implemented by team sport coaches and sports science support staff: A potential avenue to improve athlete sleep?”. Written by Kathleen Miles, the aim of the study was to assess sleep hygiene knowledge of high-performance team sport coaches and sports science support staff, the sleep practices they implement with athletes; and the barriers to the more frequent use of these practices. You can access Kathleen’s paper at the link below, along with some important information from the Sleep Health Foundation, on good sleep habits and how to achieve them!   Sleep practices implemented by team sport coaches and sports science support staff: A potential avenue to improve athlete sleep? - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30685228   Good Sleep Habits - https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/pdfs/Good-Sleep-Habits.pdf   Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au   www.sleep4performance.com.au   Twitter @sleep4perform   You can also listen to S4P Radio on You Tube and Spotify   Miles KH, Clark B, Fowler PM, Miller J, Pumpa KL. Sleep practices implemented by team sport coaches and sports science support staff: A potential avenue to improve athlete sleep? J Sci Med Sport. 2019 Jan 19. pii: S1440-2440(18)31239-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.01.008. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30685228.      

Does your partner sleep talk? Maybe they hog the covers. Or their snoring means you're up all night. Whatever it is, it's stopping you from enjoying some precious shut-eye. In this episode, Sleep Health Foundation's sleep physician Dr David Cunnington and psychotherapist Dr Zoë Krupka join Nat to hear about all your partners' annoying sleep habits, how to work on those issues and why we even feel the need to sleep together in the first place.

Professor Dorothy Bruck is a Professor of Psychology at Victoria University, has over 70 peer-reviewed publications, and is Chair of the Sleep Health Foundation. She has a particular expertise and interests in sleep/wake behaviour, mental health, and chronic fatigue. (0.35) Why sleep matters (1.25) Sleep and its restorative role (2.00) Number of hours of sleep we need (2.50) Children and adolescent sleep requirements *Please note: Podcast error - Dorothy mentions teenagers need 14-17hours sleep, however this should be 8-10 hours. (3.37) Weekends, sleep and teenagers (5.01) Can we sleep too much? (6.22) The secrets to afternoon napping (7.56) Can we train ourselves to need less sleep? (8.39) The problem with sleep deprivation (9.16) Sleep and wake time consistency (10.04) Circadian rhythm – what is it and what does it do? (11.02) The hormone melatonin (11.45) The sleep drive (12.57) What does "normal" sleep looks like (14.07) Sleep cycles (15.37) Gender and sleep differences (17.05) Indications of quality sleep (19.02) Sugar cravings and sleep deprivation (19.22) Tools to help sleep (21.53) Self soothing (23.11) Unwinding before bed (25.28) Alcohol and sleep (26.30) Exercising before bed (27.43) Are there specific foods that help sleep? (28.51) Time between dinner and sleep (29.09) The most beneficial thing you can do to get a good nights sleep (29.44) The link between sleep and anxiety and depression (30.44) Genetics and insomnia (31.49) Impact of sleep and memory (32.15) Sleep and dementia relationship (33.19) Ageing and how this impacts sleep (35.19) The most surprising things I’ve learnt from sleep research (36.50) Where to find out more on sleep improvement    Useful Links https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/  At the time of publication, GMHBA have provided current, evidence-based information, however information contained in these podcasts should not be relied on as a substitute for professional medical advice. Views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the view of GMHBA and we make no representation regarding the quality, accuracy or completeness of the information. GMHBA is not liable for any loss or damage suffered arising out of the reliance on the information, text, photos or advertisements used in this podcast, except that which cannot be excluded by law. All materials appearing in GMHBA’s Healthier Together podcast is copyright.

This week on Brainwaves we talk to Dr Moira Junge from the Sleep Health Foundation for Sleep Awareness Week Oct 1 - 7. We talked about sleep disorders, what constitutes a good night's sleep and how this impacts on mental health. For factsheets on sleep related topics click HERE.

Snore? Suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Aussie research by the Sleep Health Foundation has found between 33-45% of us have poor sleep patterns leading to us feeling fatigue and is significantly impacting our quality of life & health. In today's episode we speak with Associate Professor Christopher Pantin a Sleep Dentist about Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) to see if this may be a possible treatment option to consider if prescribed by a Sleep Physician. Find out all you need to know about Mandibular Advancement Splints.

This week on Brainwaves we spoke to Doctor Moira Junge who is a sleep psychologist from the Sleep Health Foundation who has worked in the sleep disorder field for 15 years. This week Sleep Awareness Week is from the 3rd of July till the 9th of July. Better Sleep = smarter, safer workplaces.To find out more about the Sleep Health Foundation head to thier website.

Welcome to episode #45! Our guest is a former lawyer and educator who has a PHD in Sleep Medicine from Sydney University and consults with companies and educational institutions all over the world on sleep health. She’s an internationally recognised Doctor that has been working in the world of sleep for nearly 20 years. She’s the Managing Director of Sleep for Health and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Children's Hospital Westmead. She’s also a founding member of the Sleep Health Foundation and a member of the Australasian Sleep Association. On top of that, she’s written two books ‘The Sleep Diet’ and ‘The Complete Guide To A Good Night's Sleep’.   Some of the topics we spoke about include: The stages of a complete sleep cycle and how each affect our mind and bodies How much sleep we actually need and why The differences of sleep requirements for males versus females How to naturally achieve better sleep How to create a sleep plan Her thoughts around power naps What it means for those who snore, sleep talk, sleep walk or jolt suddenly, and plenty more. I present to you … the warm, generous and intelligent ...  Dr. Carmel Harrington!   More on Dr. Carmel Harrington can be found via the links below: Dr. Carmel’s website: sleepforhealth.net.au Dr. Carmel’s LinedIn: click here Blog post by Dr. Carmel: Are you getting enough sleep?  Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes. Want to improve your life through better sleep? I want to introduce you to a company that I use and love because they've helped me improve my sleep. They're called A.H. Beard and have over 115 years’ experience in the bedding business. A.H. Beard is on a mission to improve people’s lives through better sleep. Partnering with leading sleep experts like Dr Carmel (who is actually today's guest), A.H. Beard is the place to go when you want the answers to those niggling sleep issues! I highly encourage you to jump onto their website AHBeard.com, sign up for their next free 6 week sleep challenge or explore their Sleep Coach section where you can find up to date articles and expert advice on everything sleep related! Head to AHBeard.com

Show Notes: Snoring Children: Sleep Apnoea - Don't ignore the (gasping) snore 5 in 10 snoring children have sleep apnoea. If left undiagnosed, the resulting lack of quality sleep can lead to learning, behavioural, and mood difficulties. It is important to have it diagnosed and treated early. Listen to Dr Chris Seton, Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep Physician, explain Sleep Apnoea in Children. The Sleep Health Foundation is co-ordinating an awarenesss campaign for Sleep Awareness Week 4-10th of July 2016. Please help spread the word! Tweet, or Facebook share. Summary Sleep Apnoea makes children tired due to poor sleep quality and night wakings. Causes Bad Behaviour. Bad moods. Poor learning. Toddler behaviour and moods is bad enough as it is. Treatment can make a huge difference to the child and family. Two types of Sleep Apnoea. Central Sleep Apnoea common in premature babies, and occurs in 1-2% of full-term babies. Breathing has occasional pauses due to missing signals from the brain. Disappears about 6 or 7 months of age. Monitored using an alarm system to alert baby and parent to long pauses. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Typical adult apnoea. Snoring creates a blockage of the airway. Babies to Teenagers, most common in 2-5 year age group 6% of 2-5 year olds snore frequently, and about half of those have sleep apnoea. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a SIDs risk factor. Risk factors accumulate. You can mitigate the risk if you are aware of it. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Associated with large tonsils and adenoids, which is largely driven by genetics. Family history of snoring and sleep apnoea makes sleep apnoea more likely. If mum or dad has sleep apnoea, 1 in 4 of your children are likely to have sleep apnoea. Agitators Smoking and allergies make sleep apnoea worse, but don't cause it. Symptoms Snoring children: Sleep Apnoea comes with frequent snoring except in very young babies or cases of central sleep apnoea. Pauses in breathing. Snoring - silence - choking or gasping sound. Observed - Sleep Apnoea is Likely. Not observed - little indication. It may just not have been heard. Children with Sleep Apnoea are more wakeful (some sleep through, but it is rare). Frequent, or long night wakings. If you suspect sleep apnoea Go to a GP or Pediatrician and advocate for a referral to a sleep study. Don't delay. The longer it goes, the worse the learning issues become, and it can lead to children being incorrectly labelled as learning disordered or ADHD. There are sleep clinics in all Australian capital cities, and in Woolongong, and Newcastle. There is also an email facility via Sleep Shack, if you want to check if symptoms warrant a sleep study. See a sleep doctor rather than ear, nose and throat surgeon, because whether surgery is recommended depends on whether it is causing sleep issues. Will they grow out of it? Tonsils and adenoids stop growing at about 4. Sleep apnoea can improve beyond 4 years old, but often gets worse for children under 4. Learning problems are reversible in toddler and preschool years, but can become permanent if sleep apnoea isn't treated prior to school. Treatments Sleep study shows where the blockage is (tonsils, adenoids, or both). The usual treatment is surgery to remove the blockage. For mild sleep apnoea, nasal sprays or singulair can help. (Not adequate for moderate or major sleep apnoea). Links Sleep Health Foundation Pediatric Sleep Disorders Clinic at Sydney Adventist Hospital Sydney Sleep Shack If you think you might have Sleep Apnoea, take this short quiz Please subscribe, rate and share! Subscribe: iTunes, RSS, or Stitcher Please leave a review: in iTunes, and Stitcher Share: Tweet, Facebook

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