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| The amount of time spent asleep and awake and the cycle of that schedule from day to day. |
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| A disruption in the amount and quality of sleep that impairs functioning. This diagnosis was previously titled “disturbed sleep pattern.” |
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A disorder marked by recurrent, uncontrollable attacks of daytime sleepiness, often associated with temporary muscular paralysis (cataplexy), which may occur after powerful emotional experiences. |
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| continuous positive air pressure. |
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| The temporary absence of breathing during sleep. |
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| A form of noninvasive ventilation supplied by facial or nasal mask in which both inspiratory and expiratory pressures are set above atmospheric levels. This type of ventilatory support assists patients with sleep apnea |
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The simultaneous monitoring of respiratory, cardiac, muscle, brain, and ocular function during sleep.
It is used most often to diagnose sleep apnea. |
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| 1. Excessive daytime sleepiness resulting from any cause (e.g., inadequate sleep hygiene, the use of intoxicating drugs, or obstructive sleep apnea). |
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| A sudden, brief loss of muscle control brought on by strong emotion or emotional response, such as a hearty laugh, excitement, surprise, or anger. narcoleptics suffer from this |
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