Information about Sleep Disorders

NameAlternate Name
adenoid removal adenoidectomy, removal of the adenoid glands
adenoidal hypertrophy enlarged adenoids
aging changes in sleep
CPAP continuous positive airway pressure
drowsiness sleepiness
insomnia inability to sleep, primary insomnia, sleeplessness, wakefulness
jet lag time zone change syndrome
narcolepsy
obstructive sleep apnea obstructive apnea
sleep apnea
sleep disorders
sleep study polysomnogram, rapid eye movement study, sleep study
sleepwalking and children somnambulism
sleepwalking disorder noctambulation, somnambulism