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Sleep Medicine

Area of practice

Sleep Medicine

Sleep Medicine investigates conditions that affect sleep quality, sleep continuity and breathing during sleep. The assessment considers each person’s history and, when necessary, appropriate tests.

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Insomnia

Persistent difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, affecting daily routines.

Read about persistent insomnia

Obstructive sleep apnea

Information on snoring, observed pauses in breathing, assessment and treatment options.

Read about sleep apnea

Sleep-related breathing disorders

Complaints such as habitual snoring, choking at night and unrefreshing sleep should be assessed in the clinical context.

When to investigate snoring

Tests and follow-up

Polysomnography and home tests have different indications and limitations.

How polysomnography works

Important: symptoms and questionnaires do not confirm a diagnosis. The indication for testing or treatment is individual.