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Heather Colman's Articles in Sleep Disorder

  • The Cause And Symptoms Of Narcolepsy
    The main characteristic of Narcolepsy is overwhelming excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), even after adequate nighttime sleep. A person with Narcolepsy is likely to become drowsy or to fall asleep, often at inappropriate times and places. Daytime naps may occur with or without warning and may be irresistible. These naps can occur several times a day. They are typically refreshing, but only for up to a couple hours. Drowsiness may persist for prolonged periods of time. In addi...
  • The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sleep Apnea
    How can I tell if I have sleep apnea and how can I treat it?

    Diagnosis
    The typical patient with sleep apnea is an overweight middle-aged male with a neck size of more than 17 inches. However, the condition is also common in women and not all sufferers are overweight. Almost everybody who has sleep apnea is a snorer, often a very heavy snorer. Pauses in breathing during sleep are commonly noticed by a bed partner but this history is often lacking and up to five "events" pe...

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