While insomnia may be the most common sleep disorder, obstructive sleep apnea is the disorder most sleep clinics diagnose and treat. Obstructive sleep apnea is when a person's breathing stops for several seconds during the night due to blockage in the upper respiratory system. read more
Sleep disorders are conditions that prevent a person from getting restful sleep and, as a result, can cause daytime sleepiness and dysfunction. There are approximately eighty different types of sleep disorders. read more
Sleep disorders can differ in severity and specifics, with some disorders associated with too little sleep and others associated with falling asleep at inappropriate times. Among the most common sleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. Insomnia. read more