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Classification of sleep disorders

Authors
Brooke G Judd, MD
Michael J Sateia, MD
Section Editor
Susan M Harding, MD, FCCP, AGAF
Deputy Editor
April F Eichler, MD, MPH

INTRODUCTION

Diagnostic classification of sleep disorders is important because it standardizes definitions, improves awareness of the conditions, promotes a broad differential diagnosis, and facilitates a systematic diagnostic approach.

The International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) is the most widely used classification system for sleep disorders. The third edition of the ICSD (ICSD-3) includes seven major categories of sleep disorders [1]:

●Insomnia

●Sleep-related breathing disorders

●Central disorders of hypersomnolence

                        

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