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CHAPTER 7

SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Most of the scientific work related to sleep issues and professional pilots has involved the effect of fatigue on alertness and performance. 

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is probably the most common medical cause of poor sleep in pilots. It consists of repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. The effects of OSA are seen when awake, with the individual feeling very tired the next day due to repeatedly disturbed sleep, resulting in an increased susceptibility to fatigue.

In Fitness to Fly, find

6 SIMPLE WAYS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF MEDICAL CAUSES OF POOR SLEEP:

1. Maintain a healthy weight
2. Get active!
3. Avoid drinking alcohol before bedtime
4. Stop smoking
5. Use sleep opportunities wisely
6. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants before bedtime

CHAPTER 1

UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

CHAPTER 2

HOW TO KEEP MENTALLY WELL

CHAPTER 3

THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH

CHAPTER 4

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER

CHAPTER 5

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

CHAPTER 6

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 7

SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS

CHAPTER 8

TRAVEL HEALTH

CHAPTER 9

HEARING AND VISION

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CHAPTER 7

SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Most of the scientific work related to sleep issues and professional pilots has involved the effect of fatigue on alertness and performance. 

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is probably the most common medical cause of poor sleep in pilots. It consists of repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. The effects of OSA are seen when awake, with the individual feeling very tired the next day due to repeatedly disturbed sleep, resulting in an increased susceptibility to fatigue.

1. Maintain a healthy weight

2. Get active!

3. Avoid drinking alcohol before bedtime

4. Stop smoking

5. Use sleep opportunities wisely

6. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants before bedtime

6 SIMPLE WAYS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF MEDICAL CAUSES OF POOR SLEEP:

In Fitness to Fly, find

PREVIEW OTHER CHAPTERS IN THIS BOOK

CHAPTER 1

UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK 

CHAPTER 2

HOW TO KEEP MENTALLY WELL 

CHAPTER 3

IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH

CHAPTER 4

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER 

CHAPTER 5

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY 

CHAPTER 6

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT  

CHAPTER 7

SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS 

CHAPTER 8

TRAVEL HEALTH 

CHAPTER 9

HEARING AND VISION