REM Behavior Disorder (RBD) and sleep terrors (also known as night terrors) are both sleep disorders that can cause unusual behaviors during sleep, but they are distinct conditions with different causes, characteristics, and treatments. Here’s a detailed comparison to help clarify the differences:
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Home REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is one of the sleep disorders that is classified as a “parasomnia.” A parasomnia involves undesired events that happen while sleeping. RBD occurs during the stage of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. It involves acting out
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases your risk of having many other health problems. Certain physical features can put you at risk for sleep apnea. Common symptoms of sleep apnea are warning signs that you should discuss with your doctor. Effectively treating sleep
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ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Home Table of Contents An oral appliance (or dental appliance) is ordered by your doctor and ft by a trained dentist. It offers another therapy option for treating obstructive sleep apnea. KEY POINTS Oral appliance therapy is most
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Meet Sarah, a 62-year-old retired nurse who has always been a light sleeper. Over the past two years, her husband, Michael, noticed that Sarah’s sleep had become increasingly restless. At first, it was subtle—occasional twitching or mumbling in her sleep. But over
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Narcolepsy is a chronic, lifelong neurological disorder. The most common symptom is excessive sleepiness during the day. Narcolepsy involves a problem in the brain’s signals. As a result, you may fall asleep when you should be awake during the day. KEY POINTS
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Insomnia is a persistent sleep problem that occurs even though you have the opportunity to get a full night of sleep. Common insomnia complaints include: Difficulty falling asleep Difculty staying asleep during the night Waking up earlier than desired KEY POINTS Insomnia
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Most people have difficulty sleeping at some point in their lives. Overall health, medications, lifestyle choices, sleep habits, stress and certain sleep disorders can affect sleep. KEY POINTS Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that can cause poor quality sleep and affect
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Each year drowsy driving causes thousands of deaths on our roads. The risk of drowsy driving is highest among teens and young adults. The best way to prevent drowsy driving is to get sufficient nightly sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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HOW MUCH SLEEP DO I NEED? Table of Contents The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults should sleep 7 or more hours per night on a regular basis to promote optimal health. The amount of nightly sleep that children need steadily decreases with age. KEY POINTS The specific amount of sleep needed each
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