Ware J C
Department of medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, USA.
Va Med Q. 1996 Fall;123(4):251-3, 255.
Narcolepsy is a commonly under diagnosed or misdiagnosed problem that results in severe daytime sleepiness. There is a strong genetic component with some immune system involvement. It may occur in combination with other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea complicating its treatment. An objective diagnosis requires a polysomnogram and Multiple Sleep Latency Test. Management depends on the careful use of stimulant medication to control the sleepiness and other medications to control the auxiiliary symptom of cataplexy.
发作性睡病是一种常被漏诊或误诊的疾病，会导致严重的日间嗜睡。它有很强的遗传因素，且与免疫系统有关。它可能与其他睡眠障碍如睡眠呼吸暂停并发，从而使治疗复杂化。客观诊断需要进行多导睡眠图和多次睡眠潜伏期测试。治疗方法包括谨慎使用刺激性药物来控制嗜睡，以及使用其他药物来控制猝倒这一辅助症状。
