Clinical sleep medicine

Clinical sleep medicine is a specialized area of healthcare focused on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. It involves evaluating sleep patterns through history, physical exams, and sleep studies to understand underlying causes. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, medication, or use of devices like CPAP machines. The goal is to improve sleep quality, overall health, and daytime functioning, as sleep is vital for physical and mental well-being. Sleep medicine combines medical and sometimes psychological approaches to help individuals achieve restful, restorative sleep.