Sleep Disorders in Adults

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on sleep disorders in adults and related issues, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, night sweats, nocturnal leg cramps, obstructive sleep apnea, pharmacologic treatment options for insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 08/31/2012

Overview
Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention

Treatment
Patient Education, Self-Care

Overview

Nocturnal Leg Cramps (08/15/2012)
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (03/01/2009)
Restless Legs Syndrome (07/15/2008)

Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention

Clinical Indicators of Obstructive Sleep Apnea [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (05/01/2011)
Diagnosing Night Sweats (03/01/2003)

Treatment

Overviews

AASM Updates Treatment Guidelines for Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder [Practice Guidelines] (02/15/2013)
Primary Insomnia in Older Persons [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (02/15/2013)
Sleep Apnea [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (01/15/2010)
Nonpharmacologic Management of Chronic Insomnia (01/15/2009)
Treatment Options for Insomnia (08/15/2007)
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Care (02/01/2004)

Specific Treatments

Antidepressants for the Treatment of Insomnia in Patients with Depression [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (11/01/2011)
Doxepin (Silenor) for Insomnia [STEPS] (08/15/2011)
Ramelteon (Rozerem) for Insomnia [STEPS] (04/15/2006)
Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea? [Cochrane for Clinicians] (03/01/2006)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta) for Treatment of Transient and Chronic Insomnia [STEPS] (06/15/2005)
Valerian (04/15/2003)

Patient Education, Self-Care

Nocturnal Leg Cramps (08/15/2012)
Help with Chronic Insomnia (01/15/2009)
Restless Legs Syndrome: What You Should Know (07/15/2008)
Sleep Changes in Older Adults (10/01/2005)
CPAP for Sleep Apnea (02/01/2004)

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