Sleep problems visit

About Sleep problems visit

A sleep problems visit screens for the most common drivers — insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs, shift-work disorder, and circadian rhythm disorders — and identifies contributing factors such as caffeine, alcohol, screen exposure, anxiety, and mood disorders. First-line treatment for chronic insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which outperforms medications long-term. Screening for sleep apnea (STOP-BANG, Epworth) directs higher-risk patients to home sleep testing. Short-term pharmacologic options are used selectively.