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Childhood Sleep Disorders In this section, I review some of the common sleep disorders of childhood and how they affect families. Developmental failures in achieving consolidated nighttime sleep and daytime wakefulness, in going to bed and falling asleep easily, in maintaining continuity of sleep, and in circadian regulation of sleep-wake cycles are significant risk factors [...]

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Problems in Childhood C. CAROLYN THIEDKE, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Charleston, South Carolina Am Fam Physician.2001Jan15;63(2):277-285. Sleep problems are common in childhood. A distinction is made between problems in which polysomnography is abnormal (i.e., the parasomnias, sleep apnea and narcolepsy) and problems that are behavioral in [...]

April 12, 2010 Researchers have identified a long-term relationship between childhood sleep problems and subsequent alcohol and drug outcomes. “We found that ‘having trouble sleeping’ in early childhood, ages three to five, predicted a higher probability of ‘having trouble sleeping’ in adolescence, ages 11 to 17, which in turn predicted the presence of drug-related problems [...]

CHILDHOOD SLEEP APNEA Updated March 24, 1999 | What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? |How serious is sleep apnea? | How does the doctor determine if my child has Obstructive Sleep Apnea? | How is Sleep Apnea treated? |Articles on Childhood Apnea | Surgery for Children | Children and Obesity | Organizations | What is Obstructive [...]

ScienceDaily (Apr. 7, 2010) — Sleep problems are a major public-health issue in the United States. In 2006, for example, more than half of 6th to 12th graders reported feeling tired or sleepy, and more than 30 percent reported having problems remaining asleep during the night. A first-of-its-kind study has found a long-term relationship between [...]

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Types of Sleep Disorders Sleep disorders are classified into three major categories: lack of sleep (e.g., insomnia), disturbed sleep (e.g., sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder), and excessive sleep (e.g., narcolepsy). Lack of SleepInsomnia is the inability to fall asleep. It is a common sleep problem that [...]

Sleep Disorders in Postmenopausal Women Many postmenopausal women report suffering sleep disorders after menopause. If you happen to find yourself suffering from sleep disorders it is well worth reading up on some of its related symptoms and causes. There is a wealth of information – gained from the experience of others – that can help [...]

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You may see a lot of ads on television for medication for sleep disorders but don’t believe what they say. Sleep disorders come in many forms and so do the medication for a sleep disorder so choosing the right one can be difficult. For some people, an over-the-counter medication may help them deal with their [...]