sleep disorders 101
Sleep is a critical and complex component of our daily life and good health.
Sleep Disorders include Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy and many others.
Select a section below to learn more about these conditions.
Pediatric Sleep Apnea
Pediatric sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in children characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, often due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids, which can lead to disrupted sleep and daytime symptoms
Central Sleep Apnea
Central sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder where the brain temporarily fails to signal the muscles responsible for breathing, causing pauses in breathing during sleep
Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, despite having adequate opportunity for sleep, often resulting in daytime impairment
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep-wake cycles, causing excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Circadian rhythm disorders occur when a person's internal biological clock is out of sync with external time cues, leading to difficulties with sleep timing and daytime functioning