Winter’s shorter days and cozy nights make sleepiness feel almost natural, but spring is all about energy and renewal. If you find yourself constantly feeling drowsy when you should be enjoying the longer, sunnier days, you may be experiencing Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS)—a condition that goes beyond just feeling a little tired.
What is Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) makes it difficult to stay awake and alert during the day, even after a full night’s rest. This can impact memory, focus, and productivity—making it harder to enjoy activities, perform well at work, or even stay safe while driving.
What Causes Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
EDS isn’t just about poor sleep habits. It can be linked to underlying sleep disorders such as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – Interrupted breathing during sleep reduces oxygen levels and prevents deep, restorative rest.
- Insomnia – Difficulty falling or staying asleep leads to chronic fatigue.
- Narcolepsy – A neurological condition that disrupts sleep-wake cycles.
- Shift Work Disorder – Working late nights or irregular hours can throw off your body’s internal clock.
Because so many factors can contribute to EDS, seeing a sleep specialist is essential for an accurate diagnosis.
How is Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Treated?
At Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates, P.C., Dr. Ramie A. Tritt and his team specialize in identifying and treating sleep disorders. Depending on the cause of your EDS, treatment may include:
- Lifestyle Adjustments – Setting a consistent sleep schedule, improving sleep hygiene, and managing stress can help regulate sleep patterns.
- Medical Therapies – Prescription medications may be recommended for certain sleep disorders.
- Sleep Apnea Treatment – If EDS is caused by sleep apnea, solutions like CPAP therapy, oral appliances, or minimally invasive procedures can restore quality sleep.
Take Control of Your Sleep Health
If you’re struggling with daytime fatigue, snoring, or other sleep disturbances, it’s time to take action. Atlanta ENT offers online assessments to help you determine if you may have a sleep disorder.
Take Our Online Snore Test – If snoring is disrupting your rest (or your partner’s), find out if you could have sleep apnea.
Take Our Online Sleep Test – Identify signs of sleep disorders that may be affecting your energy and focus.
Wake Up Refreshed and Enjoy Spring!
Don’t let excessive sleepiness hold you back from making the most of the season. Dr. Ramie A. Tritt and his team at Atlanta ENT can help you find real solutions for better sleep and more energy.
Schedule a consultation today and start feeling refreshed, focused, and ready to enjoy spring!
Author
Ramie A. Tritt, MD
Ramie A. Tritt, MD, FRCSC, specializes in nasal and sinus surgery as well as snoring and sleep apnea surgery at Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates, P.C.’s Sandy Springs location in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Tritt graduated from medical school with honors from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He completed his otolaryngology residency at McGill University and his fellowship in otology and head and neck surgery at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York.
He is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Tritt is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Tritt has been an instructor at national ENT meetings, a Medical Advisory Board member for computer image-guided sinus surgery, and been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as a “Doctor Who Doctors Go To”.
