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Sleep and its disorders.

A N Vgontzas1, A Kales

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Penn State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, USA. axv3@psu.edu

Annual Review of Medicine
|March 12, 1999
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Sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea are common and impact health. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, therapy, and medical interventions tailored to the specific sleep condition.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Sleep disorders are prevalent, causing medical, psychological, and social issues.
  • Insomnia is the most common, often linked to psychological factors when chronic.
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness frequently indicates underlying organic dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of common sleep disorders.
  • To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for various sleep conditions.
  • To highlight the diverse implications and treatments for sleep disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common sleep disorders including insomnia, parasomnias, and excessive daytime sleepiness.
  • Discussion of diagnostic approaches in an office setting.

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  • Outline of multidimensional treatment strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Insomnia management includes sleep hygiene, psychotherapy, and medication.
    • Parasomnias may indicate psychopathology or organicity depending on age.
    • Narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and sleep apnea have distinct characteristics and treatments.

    Conclusions:

    • Sleep disorders require a multidimensional approach for effective management.
    • Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
    • Understanding the diverse nature of sleep disorders is key to addressing their impact.