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November 15, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SLEEP APNEA

Introduction and Definition of Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea, often referred to as sleep apnoea, is a pervasive and potentially serious sleep disorder characterized by repeated cessation or significant reduction in airflow during sleep. This interruption, known as an apneic event, occurs when an individual stops breathing while they are asleep, typically lasting ten seconds or […]

November 1, 2025 / Mohammed looti

DYSSOMNIA

Definition and Conceptual Framework of Dyssomnia Dyssomnia refers to a broad category of sleep disorders characterized by an abnormality in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep. Unlike parasomnias, which involve unusual behaviors or physiological events that occur during sleep (such as sleepwalking or night terrors), dyssomnias represent primary disorders affecting the core processes of […]