From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD), more often known as delayed sleep phase syndrome and also as delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, is a chronic dysregulation of a person’s circadian rhythm (biological clock), compared to the general population and relative to societal norms. The disorder affects the timing of sleep, peak period…
Parasomnia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Parasomnias are a category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, and dreams that occur while falling asleep, sleeping, between sleep stages, or during arousal from sleep. Most parasomnias are dissociated sleep states which are partial arousals during the transitions between wakefulness and NREM sleep, or wakefulness…
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder is a disruption in an individual’s internal body clock. These neurological disorders involve a cycle of being asleep and awake that is ‘out of sync’ (or out of step) with the day-night cycles. What are the other Names for this Condition? (Also known as/Synonyms) Circadian Sleep Disorder (CSD) Delayed Sleep Phase…
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Circadian rhythm sleep disorders (CRSD) are a family of sleep disorders affecting (among other bodily processes) the timing of sleep. People with circadian rhythm sleep disorders are unable to go to sleep and awaken at the times commonly required for work and school as well as social needs. They are…
Child Sleep Apnea
Alaska Sleep Education Center One of the greatest problems in generating awareness for sleep apnea is that all too often people have a preconceived notion of what a typical sleep apnea patient looks like. When most people think about a patient suffering from sleep apnea, an image of a middle-aged overweight male comes to mind.…
Central Sleep Apnea
Central sleep apnea (CSA) or central sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS) is a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent, typically for 10 to 30 seconds either intermittently or in cycles, and is usually associated with a reduction in blood oxygen saturation.[1][2] CSA is usually due to an instability in the…
Snoring
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “Snore” redirects here. For other uses, see Snore (disambiguation). For the villages in Norfolk, England, see Little Snoring and Great Snoring. Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. In some cases, the sound may be soft, but…
Sleep Apnea
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sleep apnea Synonyms Sleep apnoea, sleep apnea syndrome Obstructive sleep apnea Pronunciation /æpˈniːə/, /ˈæpniə/ Specialty Otorhinolaryngology, sleep medicine Symptoms Pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep, snoring, tired during the day[1][2] Complications Heart attack, stroke, diabetes, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, obesity, motor vehicle collisions[1] Usual onset 55–60…
Kleine–Levin Syndrome
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kleine–Levin syndrome (KLS), also known as Sleeping Beauty syndrome, is a rare sleep disorder characterized by persistent episodic hypersomnia and cognitive or mood changes. Many patients also experience hyperphagia, hypersexuality and other symptoms. Patients generally experience recurrent episodes of the condition for more than a decade and may return at…
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a disorder that affects 1 in 2,000 people and can have a significant impact on patients’ overall daily functioning. It is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness, often occurring at inappropriate times and places. Patients with narcolepsy may report a combination of any of the following symptoms: fragmented nighttime sleep with frequent brief awakenings, cataplexy…