Sleep Apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes usually last 10 seconds or more and may occur repeatedly throughout the night. People with sleep apnea will partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they will not be aware of the disturbances in their sleep.
Insomnia is a persistent condition that makes it difficult for you to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. There are many causes of insomnia. They may include medical conditions, psychiatric conditions, lifestyle and eating habits.
Snoring is a very common sleep condition, seen more often in males, older adults, and overweight people. Snoring is a sleep issue that affects people of different ages and genders. The snoring noise occurs when air passes the relaxed tissues in your throat, and they vibrate against one another.
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that involves dysfunctional sleep-wake cycles. Symptoms of narcolepsy may include the following:
Excessive daytime sleepiness, Cataplexy – sudden loss of muscle tone, causing feelings of weakness and loss of voluntary muscle control; Disrupted nocturnal sleep – difficulty falling asleep at night due to periodic leg movements, insomnia, vivid dreams, and/or talking during sleep; Obesity – individuals with narcolepsy often report sudden weight gain