Editor's Special Interest Articles Treatment Helps Bring On Sleep A therapy called continuous positive airway pressure helped patients with sleep disturbances and their partners get some much needed sleep, researchers report. They say in the journal Chest the treatment shows promise against a common sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea, characterized by recurring episodes of upper airway closures during sleep that result in arousal and daytime sleepiness. The treatment prevents the closure, the scientists said. "Snoring and sleep apnea interfere with the quality of sleep of both the patient and the bed partner. Many bed partners choose to sleep in separate rooms rather than endure continuous sleepless nights caused by sleep apnea," said lead author Dr. James Parish, chair of pulmonary medicine and director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. "With CPAP therapy, patients and their partners can experience restful nights which can ultimately benefit them physically and mentally." Copyright 2003 by United Press International. All rights reserved. - Updated: November 2, 2003   Dr. Monte Hessler, along with all information provided, is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek healthcare services or to provide specific healthcare advice. We strongly encourage users to consult with their chiropractor or other qualified healthcare professionals for personal healthcare attention and answers to personal questions. Dr. Monte Hessler 3815 East Bell Road #4100 Phoenix, AZ 85032 www.DrMonteHessler.com Monte Hessler, DC, CCSP E-Mail: sunschiro@att.net Phone: 602.494.5040   © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.