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Types of Sleep Disorders

 
Tips for restful sleep
These tips for restful sleep can have positive effects on sleep before, during, and after time spent in bed.
 
Insomnia
Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep.
 
Narcolepsy
The main characteristic of narcolepsy is excessive and overwhelming daytime sleepiness, even after adequate nighttime sleep.
 
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.
 
Snoring
Snoring itself is not harmful but it can be a symptom of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea.
 
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, or painful.
 
For more information
Please contact the Providence Sleep Disorders Center at (907) 212-3650 to learn more about our services and programs. To find general information and specific health topics, visit our online health library.