Alcohol can be beneficial in reducing the effects of jet lag. A favorite toy or blanket may aid toddlers with sleep onset difficulties. Night shift workers are more likely to fall asleep on the job compared to employees with regular, daytime hours. Sleeping longer on weekends is a good practice to make up for loss of sleep during the work week. Menopausal women are at higher risk for developing symptoms of sleep apnea compared to pre-menopausal women.
Nasal reconstruction is the only proven treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
Hypnotic medications are recommended in the treatment of chronic forms of insomnia. The incidence of gastrointestinal disorders is higher in shift workers compared to workers with steady daytime hours. Irregular sleep scheduling can increase the incidence of sleepwalking in children. Symptoms of snoring are usually decreased after drinking an alcoholic beverage. Symptoms of narcolepsy are related to seizure activity in the brain.