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Dr. Asad Khan, MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist
Dr. Asad Khan practices Sleep Medicine in Chester, PA. Dr. Khan studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.
41 years
Experience
Dr. Asad Khan, MD
- Chester, PA
- Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan
- Accepting new patients
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CPAP Machine
Your problem is not uncommon amongst people with sleep apnea . There are medications available to reduce your daytime fogginess l,They are known as wake promoting agents . Asl READ MORE
Your problem is not uncommon amongst people with sleep apnea .
There are medications available to reduce your daytime fogginess l,They are known as wake promoting agents .
Asl your sleep care provider whether they will benefit you . The key is to continue using you CPAP machine and practice good sleep hygiene.
There are medications available to reduce your daytime fogginess l,They are known as wake promoting agents .
Asl your sleep care provider whether they will benefit you . The key is to continue using you CPAP machine and practice good sleep hygiene.
Too much REM?
Fit bit is not a reliable modality to pick up REM sleep .REM normally occurs within 90 minutes of sleep onset . And occurs every 90/120 minutes with significant portion occurring READ MORE
Fit bit is not a reliable modality to pick up REM sleep .REM normally occurs within 90 minutes of sleep onset . And occurs every 90/120 minutes with significant portion occurring in first of night .
Deep sleep may occur later and is usually about 25 percent of your total sleep
Deep sleep may occur later and is usually about 25 percent of your total sleep
I need something non addictive for sleep?
Melatonin is okay. Non-pharmacological treatment is best, and prescription sleep medications are not good long term. Cognitive Behavior therapy is the best modality for insomnia. READ MORE
Melatonin is okay. Non-pharmacological treatment is best, and prescription sleep medications are not good long term. Cognitive Behavior therapy is the best modality for insomnia.
How do you treat sleepwalking in preteens?
Just safety measures around the bedroom. Sometimes medications are necessary.
Is it normal for a child to have lucid dreaming?
Dreaming can happen at any age.
What are general methods used to treat depression?
Please have her evaluated by a psychiatrist.
Sleep apnea
CPAP has to be prescribed by a licensed physician in United States
always tired
Sometimes tiredness and sleepiness persist despite using BIPAP usage. There are some medications that are FDA approved for sleepiness that persists after effectively treated with READ MORE
Sometimes tiredness and sleepiness persist despite using BIPAP usage. There are some medications that are FDA approved for sleepiness that persists after effectively treated with BIPAP. Address with your sleep physician.
I always fall into a deep sleep, but sometimes I experience nightmares. Is this normal?
Nightmares are just dreams. If it's really causing disruption, then a sleep evaluation by a sleep physician may help.
sleep
Please don’t use these over the counter medications. See a sleep physician or your family doctor
Cpap pressure
The simple answer auto CPAP can work in some people and in others a fixed pressure maybe better
How much deep sleep is enough?
Enough to keep you alert and active the next day. Average is about 7-8 hours per night. It varies from 5 hours to 9-10 hours. Children and teens require more sleep than adults. READ MORE
Enough to keep you alert and active the next day. Average is about 7-8 hours per night. It varies from 5 hours to 9-10 hours. Children and teens require more sleep than adults.
Sleep apnea
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation, or Inspire therapy (requires surgery), may help for people intolerant to CPAP. Oral appliances also can work in mild to moderate cases (usually done READ MORE
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation, or Inspire therapy (requires surgery), may help for people intolerant to CPAP. Oral appliances also can work in mild to moderate cases (usually done by dentists).
