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• Sleep Apnea
• Insomnia
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Narcolepsy
• Night Terrors
Sleep Apnea
The most common type of sleep apnea is also called obstructive sleep apnea that occurs because of the muscles in your throat relax, blocking of air flow to
your lungs.
Insomnia
Temporary or acute insomnia happens for a couple of days to those people who usually sleep well. Your sleep may be disturbed due to noise, shift work, jet lag,
or short-term anxiety, stress or depression.
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder related to sensation and movement that begins during sleep or rest. People with RLS have an unpleasant feeling or
sensation in their legs when they lie down to sleep.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a kind of neurological disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness and deregulates sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy experience
excessive daytime sleepiness and intermittent, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the daytime that affects daily chores. These sudden sleep attacks may occur
during any type of activity at any time of the day.
Night Terrors
The sleep disorder of night terrors usually affects children between the ages of 3-12 years, with a peak inception in children aged 3½ years.