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(KUTV) Millions of people suffer from sleep problems. In fact, experts say there is evidence to suggest that the large percentage of the population is not even getting 6 hours of sleep. We know that factors such as weight and caffeine can cause sleep problems. Sleep problems can also cause health problems as well. "It causes accidents. And it causes people to not just function properly."

Doctor Howard Leaman specializes in sleep medicine at the Intermountain Sleep Disorder Center at LDS Hospital. He says there are many factors that can disrupt sleep. He says one factor may be the structure of your face. "People with thin heads and very narrow maxillary bone and regressive chins and long skinny noses don't breathe so well." For example, if you have a long, skinny nose, you may have trouble breathing air while you sleep and that can cause sleep apnea.

Treatment for sleep problems can vary depending on the person. In most cases, doctors will have you use a CPAP machine. The machine will help keep the airway open while you are asleep. If you are having trouble sleeping, the best advice is to see your doctor.

Doctor Leaman says some of the other things that could disrupt your sleep include: your laptop