What
is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder with no known
cause. The main characteristic of narcolepsy is
excessive and overwhelming daytime sleepiness, even
after adequate nighttime sleep.
Information
about Sleep Apnea
Sleep
apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition
that is far more common than generally understood.
First described in 1965, sleep apnea is a breathing
disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing
during sleep.
Read
about Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless
legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder in which a
person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs
described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling,
or painful.
Medications
to treat Sleep Disorders
Explore
what may be hindering your sleep and what may help.
Problem
Sleepiness
Everyone
feels sleepy at times. However, when sleepiness interferes
with daily routines
and activities, or reduces the ability to function,
it is called “problem sleepiness.”
A person can be sleepy without realizing it.
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