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  1. Excessive sleepiness

    Hypersomnia means excessive sleepiness - it can have a number of different causes.

  2. Sleep - common disorders

    Sleep disorders can prevent some people from getting enough sleep.

  3. EEG test

    In a person with epilepsy, an electroencephalogram (EEG) may show bursts of abnormal discharges in the form of spikes and sharp wave patterns.

  4. Jet lag

    If you suffer badly from jet lag, it may be worthwhile considering a westerly travel route if possible.

  5. Sleep - insomnia

    Around one in three people regularly have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

  6. Sleep apnoea

    A person with sleep apnoea may wake hundreds of times every night.

  7. Sleep - narcolepsy

    A person with narcolepsy is extremely sleepy all the time and may fall asleep several times a day.

  8. Sleep deprivation

    A fatigued person is accident prone and more likely to make mistakes and bad decisions.

  9. Respiratory physician

    A respiratory physician (respiratory and sleep medicine specialist) specialises in diagnosing, treating and preventing conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system.

  10. Sleep explained

    Fatigue is thought to cause about one in six road accidents - make sure you get enough sleep.

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