PSYCH 14 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Zaleplon, Zolpidem, Insomnia
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Breathing related sleep disorders- a sleep disruption leading to excessive sleepiness or insomnia caused by a breathing problem such as interrupted (sleep apnea) or labored (hypoventilation) breathing. Signs that people have trouble breathing during sleep is difficulties are heavy sweating, morning headaches, and episodes of falling asleep during the day (sleep attacks) with no resulting feeling of being rested. Obstructive sleep apnea- occurs when airflow stops despite continued activity by the respiratory system. Central sleep apnea- the complete cessation of respiratory activity for brief periods and is often associated with certain central nervous system disorders, such as cerebral vascular disease, head trauma and degenerative disorders. Mixed sleep apnea- a combination of both obstruction and central sleep apnea. Circadian rhythm sleep disorders: a sleep disturbance resulting in sleepiness or insomnia, caused by the body"s inability to synchronize its sleep patterns with the current pattern of day and night.
