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Approach to the Patient With a Sleep or Wakefulness Disorder
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Evaluation references
Treatment
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Hypnotics
Other medications and substances used to treat insomnia
Treatment references
Key Points
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, jet lag type (jet lag disorder)
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work type (shift work disorder)
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, altered sleep phase types
References
Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment reference
Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS)
Inadequate sleep hygiene
Adjustment insomnia
Psychophysiologic insomnia
Insomnia related to physical disorders
Insomnia related to mental disorders
Insufficient sleep syndrome (sleep deprivation)
Drug-related sleep disorders
Reference
Narcolepsy
References
Symptoms and Signs
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Cataplexy
Sleep paralysis
Hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations
Disturbed nocturnal sleep
Symptoms and signs reference
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment reference
Key Points
Parasomnias
Somnambulism
Sleep (Night) Terrors
Nightmares
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behavior Disorder
Sleep-Related Leg Cramps
References
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
References
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment reference
Key Points
Snoring
Reference
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Primary snoring
Sleep-disordered breathing
Complications
Risk factors
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
General measures
Oral appliances
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Surgery
Treatment references
Key Points