Sleep Medicine Channel

American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, 2026, 74(7), 847–857 https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrcmb/aanag089 Minireviews: Lung Science Briefs thoracic.org Mechanisms of upper airway muscle control in sleep reveal therapeutic targets for obstructive sleep apnea Richard L. Horner1,2…

Snoring causes & management 🟣 What is snoring? ➟ Snoring is a noisy breathing sound during sleep. ➟ It happens when airflow is partly blocked and soft tissues in the throat vibrate. ➟ Occasional snoring can be harmless, but loud regular snoring may be linked with obstructive sleep apnea.

⚠️ Sleep Paralysis: 😴🛌 ➟ Sleep paralysis happens when the mind wakes up while the body is still in a temporary REM-sleep muscle paralysis state. 🧠🚫🦵 ➟ During an episode, the person may feel awake but unable to move or speak. 😶🔒 ➟ It can feel scary, but most episodes are short-lasting and pass on th…

🫁 Restless Leg Syndrome ➟ Restless leg syndrome, also called RLS, causes a strong urge to move the legs. #respiratorytherapist #respiratorycare #criticalcare #sleepmedicine

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⭐ Speaker Spotlight ⭐ How do circadian rhythms shape mental health—and what happens when they’re disrupted? Hear from invited lecturer Colleen McClung, PhD, at SLEEP 2026 as she explores the connection between circadian biology and psychiatric disorders in “Circadian Rhythms in Psychiatric Disorde…

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🧠 DRUG EFFECTS ON SLEEP – RPSGT CLINICAL INSIGHTS (PART 2) Understanding sedatives, stimulants, and sleep aids is crucial for accurate PSG interpretation and patient safety. --- 💊 6. Sedative–Hypnotics 🔹 Barbiturates (⚠️ largely obsolete) • ↑ TST • ↓ Sleep latency & WASO • ↑ N2 • ↓ N1, N3, REM …

🧠 DRUG EFFECTS ON SLEEP – RPSGT CLINICAL INSIGHTS (PART 1) Sleep is highly sensitive to pharmacologic modulation. Many medications alter sleep architecture, continuity, and respiratory stability, which is critical in sleep study interpretation. --- 🔬 Key Neurotransmitters in Sleep Regulation Med…

🟣 Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops or becomes very shallow during sleep. ➟ The most common warning signs are loud snoring, breathing pauses during sleep, gasping or choking at night, and marked daytime sleepiness. 🟣 Common signs and symptoms ➟ Loud snoring → Loud, regular…

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🟣 Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an uncomfortable urge to move the legs, especially during rest. ➟ The main symptom is a strong need to move the legs, often with odd sensations such as crawling, tingling, pulling, throbbing, itching, or aching. → Symptoms usually start or get worse when sitting…

🟣 Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an uncomfortable urge to move the legs, especially during rest. ➟ The main symptom is a strong need to move the legs, often with odd sensations such as crawling, tingling, pulling, throbbing, itching, or aching. → Symptoms usually start or get worse when sitting…