Sleep Disordered Breathing
Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) refers to a group of respiratory disorders that occur in sleep or are exacerbated during sleep. Having SDB may disrupt normal ventilation and overall sleep architecture.
We Can Help Address:
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Hypoventilation
Excessive Sleepiness
Hypersomnia and narcolepsy are related but distinct medical terms. Narcolepsy is a specific neurological disorder that causes sudden attacks of deep sleep, while hypersomnia is a symptom, and refers to excessive daytime sleepiness more generally.
We Can Help Address:
- Hypersomnia
- Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders involve either difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the sleep cycle or waking up too early and being unable to fall back to sleep. Chronic (long-term) insomnia occurs 3 or more nights a week, lasts more than 3 months, and cannot be fully explained by another health problem.
We Can Help Address:
- Chronic Insomnia
- Circadian Rhythms Disorders
Parasomnias
Parasomnias include disorders with undesirable behaviors or experiences that occur during sleep or during partial arousals from sleep. Treatment will first address any underlying sleep disorder.
We Can Help Address:
- Nightmares
- Sleep Terrors
- Dream Enactment
Abnormal Leg Movements
Periodic limb movement disorder involves repetitive movements of the arms, legs, or both during sleep. Restless legs syndrome involves an irresistible urge to move and usually abnormal sensations in the legs, arms, or both when people sit still or lie down.
We Can Help Address:
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Periodic Limb Movement
Sleep Disorders Related to Medical Conditions
Sleep disorders are conditions that disturb your normal sleep patterns. There are more than 80 different sleep disorders.
We Can Help Address:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Fibromyalgia
- Parkinson's
- Dementia
- Neuromuscular Disorders
