Sleep Disorders

Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder resulting from the collapse of the pharyngeal airway during sleep. It is estimated that one in five adults has some form of obstructive sleep apnea. OSA has been associated with many medical comorbidities, obesity and surgical mortality.

Insomnia Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. It is estimated that 50% of Americans have experienced insomnia at some point in their lives. Approximately 10% of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia.

Restless Leg Syndrome RLS is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. RLS affects an estimated 7-10% of the general population in North America.

Narcolepsy Neurological chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness and sleep attacks at inappropriate times. In the United States, it is estimated that this condition afflicts as many as 200,000 Americans but fewer than 50,000 are diagnosed.

Parasomnias Category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, and dreams that occur while falling asleep, sleeping, between sleep stages, or during arousal from sleep.