Raising awareness about sleep disorders

Sleep disorders affect a substantial number of people worldwide and may be increasing in prevalence. Unfortunately, many of these disorders can go unrecognized and untreated in clinical practice. Although physicians understand that good sleep is essential to patient health, approaching the issue is...

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Published in:Lung India 2017-05, Vol.34 (3), p.262-268
Main Authors: Jaiswal, Stuti J, Owens, Robert L, Malhotra, Atul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Care and treatment
Central sleep apnea
Diagnosis
Insomnia
Obesity
obstructive sleep apnea
Review
Sleep deprivation
Sleep disorders
Wellness programs
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Summary:Sleep disorders affect a substantial number of people worldwide and may be increasing in prevalence. Unfortunately, many of these disorders can go unrecognized and untreated in clinical practice. Although physicians understand that good sleep is essential to patient health, approaching the issue is often glossed over in the primary care setting. Importantly, recent data also suggest that sleep disorders are becoming increasingly recognized in developing nations. Here, we review the pertinent features and treatment of some of the major sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, insomnia, and others, that affect patient health. We aim to promote clinician and public awareness of various sleep disorders with the intent of increasing rates of recognition and treatment.
ISSN:0970-2113
0974-598X
DOI:10.4103/0970-2113.205331