Topic
Sleep Disorders in Adults
This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, 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 two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | Melatonin to Treat Insomnia in Older Adults [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] |
| Apr 15, 2022 | — | Common Sleep Disorders in Adults: Diagnosis and Management |
| Jan 15, 2022 | — | Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated Guidelines From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine [Practice Guidelines] |
| Aug 15, 2012 | — | Nocturnal Leg Cramps |
| Mar 01, 2009 | — | Excessive Daytime Sleepiness |
| Jan 15, 2022 | — | Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated Guidelines From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine [Practice Guidelines] |
Specific Treatments
| Oct 15, 2021 | — | Interventions to Improve Use of CPAP Machines in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Cochrane for Clinicians] |
| May 01, 2021 | — | Positional Therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] |
| Feb 15, 2021 | — | Lemborexant (Dayvigo) for the Treatment of Insomnia [STEPS] |
| Jan 01, 2020 | — | Positional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Cochrane for Clinicians] |
| Jun 15, 2016 | — | Suvorexant (Belsomra) for Insomnia [STEPS] |
| Nov 01, 2011 | — | Antidepressants for the Treatment of Insomnia in Patients with Depression [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] |
| Aug 15, 2011 | — | Doxepin (Silenor) for Insomnia [STEPS] |
| Apr 15, 2006 | — | Ramelteon (Rozerem) for Insomnia [STEPS] |
| Mar 01, 2006 | — | Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea? [Cochrane for Clinicians] |
| Jun 15, 2005 | — | Eszopiclone (Lunesta) for Treatment of Transient and Chronic Insomnia [STEPS] |
| Apr 15, 2003 | — | Valerian |
Overviews
| Oct 01, 2020 | — | Persistent Night Sweats: Diagnostic Evaluation |
| Nov 15, 2017 | — | Home Sleep Testing for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea [FPIN's Help Desk Answers] |
| Jul 15, 2017 | — | Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] |
| Jul 15, 2017 | — | Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice] |
| May 01, 2011 | — | Clinical Indicators of Obstructive Sleep Apnea [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] |
| Jun 15, 2017 | — | Paradoxical Insomnia: Misperception of Sleep Can Be a Tormenting Experience [Close-ups] |
| Sep 01, 2016 | — | How to Recognize OSA and What It Means for Your Health [Information from Your Family Doctor] |
| Aug 15, 2012 | — | Nocturnal Leg Cramps |
| Aug 15, 2012 | — | Nocturnal Leg Cramps [Information from Your Family Doctor] |
| Jan 15, 2009 | — | Help with Chronic Insomnia [Information from Your Family Doctor] |
| Jul 15, 2008 | — | Restless Legs Syndrome: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor] |
| Oct 01, 2005 | — | Sleep Changes in Older Adults [Information from Your Family Doctor] |
| Feb 01, 2004 | — | CPAP for Sleep Apnea [Information from Your Family Doctor] |