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Types of Sleep Disorders & Treatments

 

Insomnia
Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep.

Narcolepsy
The main characteristic of narcolepsy is excessive and overwhelming daytime sleepiness, even after adequate nighttime sleep.

Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.

Snoring
Snoring itself is not harmful but it can be a symptom of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, or painful.


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Anchorage, Alaska 99508

Tips For Restful Sleep

These tips for restful sleep can have positive effects on sleep before, during, and after time spent in bed... more