Insomnia
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Insomnia Prevention
Prevention of insomnia includes:
Avoid alcohol.
Avoid
caffeine
.
Avoid nonprescription cold medications.
Avoid travel across time zones.
Do not smoke
.
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Insomnia References:
Ancoli-Israel S. Insomnia in the elderly: a review for the primary care practitioner. Sleep. 2000 Feb 1;23 Suppl 1:S23-30; discussion S36-8.
Benca RM. Diagnosis and treatment of chronic insomnia: a review. Psychiatr Serv. 2005 Mar;56(3):332-43.
Dundar Y, Boland A, Strobl J, Dodd S, Haycox A, Bagust A, Bogg J, Dickson R, Walley T. Newer hypnotic drugs for the short-term management of insomnia: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess. 2004 Jun;8(24):iii-x, 1-125.
Sateia MJ, Doghramji K, Hauri PJ, Morin CM. Evaluation of chronic insomnia. An American Academy of Sleep Medicine review. Sleep. 2000 Mar 15;23(2):243-308.
