For people with narcolepsy, the primary symptom is Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS). Find answers to questions about this neurologic disorder.
Review Date: March 23, 2011
Narcolepsy Network
Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Learn about treatment plans that can improve your sleeping patterns, health, and quality of life.
Review Date: February 17, 2011
NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NHLBI
Narcolepsy is a frequent disorder: it is the second leading cause of excessive daytime sleepiness diagnosed by sleep centers after obstructive sleep apnea. Find out more about the incidence and symptoms of narcolepsy.
Review Date: December 07, 2011
Stanford Center for Narcolepsy
Does your child snore or show other signs of disturbed sleep? It is estimated than 1 to 4 percent of children suffer from sleep apnea. If you suspect your child may have this condition, learn more about diagnosis and treatment, and open the link provided to find a directory of pediatric sleep specialists.
Review Date: February 27, 2013
American Sleep Apnea Association
Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the most widely used and most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. This program recycles gently used CPAPs in order to put them in the hands of those who need therapy but don't have the means to pay for it, or insurance that provides coverage.
Review Date: February 27, 2013
American Sleep Apnea Association
Discover the cause of your snoring and find the right cure that may improve your health, your relationships, and your sleep.
Review Date: March 22, 2013
Helpguide
If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you may have sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms.
Review Date: March 09, 2011
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
This interactive tutorial describes the benefits and stages of sleep. Sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy and sleep apnea, are discussed as well.
Review Date: February 22, 2012
NIH National Library of Medicine - NLM
This publication discusses insomnia, a condition that causes problems falling or staying asleep. The publication links to more information about the condition, including causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, including lifestyle changes.
Review Date: June 27, 2012
NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NHLBI