Narcolepsy.
Narcolepsy is a commonly under diagnosed or misdiagnosed problem that results in severe daytime sleepiness. There is a strong genetic component with some immune system involvement. It may occur in combination with other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea complicating its treatment. An objective diagnosis requires a polysomnogram and Multiple Sleep Latency Test. Management depends on the careful use of stimulant medication to control the sleepiness and other medications to control the auxiiliary symptom of cataplexy.
Department of medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, USA.
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