polysomnography

What Disorders Can Polysomnography Diagnose?


Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete blockage of the upper airway during sleep.
Central Sleep Apnea (CSA): Involves intermittent lapses in breathing due to lack of respiratory effort.
Narcolepsy: A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD): Involves repetitive cramping or jerking of the legs during sleep.
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD): Characterized by the acting out of dreams during REM sleep.

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