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Sleep Medicine / Resources
These resources are intended to assist in patient education only, and are not an endorsement of any organization or website listed. Always consult your doctor for any health concerns.
Sleep Problems Overview: Health Topics A-Z
A brief overview of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy,
nightmares and night terrors, hypersomnia,
jet lag, Kleine-Levin syndrome, restless legs syndrome (RLS),
sleeptalking and sleepwalking. Found in the Health & Wellness section
of Deancare.com.
SleepEducation.com 
Information and resources provided for the public by the American Academy of
Sleep Medicine. Excellent information about sleep disorders, sleep studies,
common
treatments,
CPAP therapy for sleep apnea, and more. Site includes discussion forums.
American
Insomnia Association
Learn about insomnia, its causes, treatments and medications. The American Insomnia
Association (AIA) provides education, support. resources and advocacy for people
suffering from insomnia.
American
Sleep Apnea Association
Information and support for people with sleep apnea. The American Sleep Apnea
Association is dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep
apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder.
National
Sleep Foundation
Excellent source of information about sleep issues experienced
by children, women, teens, the aging, shift workers, travelers,
and more. The site includes articles; interactive quizzes; the
latest news about sleep disorders, research and treatment; and
a guide to finding sleep centers in the U.S.
Narcolepsy
Network
Tools to help the public understand what narcolepsy is, whether
someone suffers from narcolepsy, and how it can be treated.
Restless
Legs Syndrome Foundation
The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to improving
the lives of the men, women, and children with restless legs
syndrome (RLS). This site provides information about RLS and
a listing of RLS support groups in the U.S
