Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

During sleep, basic bodily functions continue as usual. However, sometimes things don’t go as they should, and breathing becomes irregular during sleep. This, in turn, affects sleep quality. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) describes a group of disorders called sleep-related breathing disorders. Let’s explore them in simple terms.

Narcolepsy

Have you ever heard of a disorder called Narcolepsy? Some of you might have, especially because it has been parodied in certain movies or TV shows. I understand that watching someone suddenly fall asleep might seem amusing, but is that really what happens? Let’s clarify things in my own words.