Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Lifestyle changes – Losing weight, weight-loss medications, and positional sleep therapy.
CPAP therapy – A special mask and machine that helps keep your airway open while sleeping.
Oral appliances – Custom mouthpieces that help keep your airway open.
Surgery – In some cases, procedures to remove blockages or reshape airways.
Medications – Certain drugs may help improve breathing patterns.
Insomnia Disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) – First-line therapy: a structured, evidence-based approach that helps individuals change behaviors and thoughts around sleep to improve their sleep quality.
Medications – Short-term use of sleep aids if needed, but usually as a second-line intervention.
Movement-Related Sleep Disorders
Medications – Certain drugs can help calm muscle movements.
Iron supplements – If low iron levels are a cause of restless legs.
Mouthguards – To protect teeth from grinding (bruxism).
Body Clock Disorders
Light therapy – Using special lights to help reset your internal clock.
Melatonin supplements – A natural hormone that can help regulate sleep timing.
Sleep schedule adjustments – Gradually changing bedtime to align with desired sleep times.
Limiting screen exposure – Reducing blue light from phones and computers before bedtime.
Unusual Sleep Behaviors
Safety measures – Keeping the sleep area free of hazards to prevent injury.
Medication – In some cases, we may prescribe medication to control severe symptoms.
Excessive Sleepiness Disorders
Medications – To help stay awake during the day and sleep deeper at night.
Scheduled naps – Short naps throughout the day to manage sleepiness.
