Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition in which people stop breathing dozens, even hundreds, of times each night. Sleep apnea is classified according to what causes the interruption in breathing. Learn more.
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From insomnia to narcolepsy, sleep disorders include any abnormality in a person's sleep patterns. Learn about the diagnosis and symptoms of sleep disorders, and find out how they can be treated.
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