A Comparison Of The Three Commonest Sleep Disturbances
Sleep is a condition of body and mind which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended [1]. A sleep disorder, is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental, social and emotional functioning [2]. Sleep disturbance is a common complaint in older people. The major factors contributing to sleep disorders in both normal ageing and dementia may be one or a combination of: ‘Normal’ physiological changes associated with ageing; Physical or mental health disorders; Unhealthy sleep hygiene [3] . According to Webmed website, the first three and commonest sleep disorders are: Obstructive sleep apnea, Central sleep apnea and Insomnia
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In this report, a comparison has been made to discover the three main sleep disturbances and how can we differentiate between them. Sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental, social and emotional functioning. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is characterized by periodic narrowing and obstruction of the pharyngeal airway during sleep, while Central Sleep Apnea is defined by the cessation of air flow without respiratory effort. And Insomnia disorder is characterized by chronic dissatisfaction with sleep quantity or quality that is associated with difficulty falling asleep
