Narcolepsy is an incurable rapid eye movement (REM) sleep disorder mainly characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and may be associated with cataplexy (sudden loss of mus...
Classic tetrad of EDS, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations (four most common symptoms): Only 10–20% of patients have all four symptoms.
EDS and sleep attacks (car...
Medications do not cure, but the goal is to minimize EDS and cataplectic episodes.
First step is proper sleep hygiene and regular sleep schedule.
Well-timed 15 to 20 minute nap...
Monitoring using scoring tools to gauge treatment effectiveness and symptom control
Frequent BP checks and regular follow-ups (approximately ever...
G47.429 Narcolepsy in conditions classified elsewhere w/o cataplexy
G47.411 Narcolepsy with cataplexy
G47.419 Narcolepsy without cataplexy
G47.421 Narcolepsy in conditions classified elsewhere...
Narcolepsy is an incurable, REM disorder, with an average of 15 years of symptoms before a definitive diagnosis is made.
The classic tetrad of symptoms includes EDS, cataplexy, sleep pa...
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