InfoSleep.ca is a resource site dedicated to providing information regarding sleep disorders in adults, including their assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Topics discussed on this website include:
Normal Sleep
Sleep is a complex and active process. Understanding normal sleep provides greater insight into sleep problems.
Sleep Assessment
The first step in dealing with a sleep problem is having it adequately evaluated and diagnosed.
Insomnia
Insomnia refers to peristent or repeated difficulties in obtaining adequate sleep.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by repetitive episodes of breathing cessation or diminished breathing during sleep.
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a sensorimotor disorder characterized by a strong urge to move one's legs, accompanied by unpleaseant sensations.
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
The circadian rhythm disorders comprise a group of sleep disorders where there is a misalignment between the timing of one's internal circadian rhythms and one's desired or required time for sleep.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a neurological condition characterized by severe and persistent daytime sleepiness, and a number of other unusual symptoms associated with REM sleep abnormalities.
Parasomnias
Parsomnias are defined as any undesirable physical events or experiences that occur during entry into sleep, within sleep, or during arousals from sleep.
Please Note: This site provides information with regard to sleep disorders in adults only. This site does not cover sleep disorders in children and adolescents, which can differ signifantly in many respects from those of adults. Other limiations of this site are described below and detailed in its Terms of Use.