Sleep Medicine
Sleep medicine is a medical specialty or subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders. From the middle of the 20th century, research has provided increasing knowledge and answered many questions about sleep-wake functioning. The rapidly evolving field has become a recognized medical subspecialty in some countries. Dental sleep medicine also qualifies for board certification in some countries. Properly organized, minimum 12-month, postgraduate training programs are still being defined in the United States. In some countries, the sleep researchers and the physicians who treat patients may be the same people.
Sleep medicine physicians are nationally regarded for their expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and care of sleep disorders. Sleep problems that manifest as chronic ailments are approached from a chronic disease management standpoint, integrating the social, behavioral, environmental and clinical aspects of chronic disease control. A neurologist treats brain and nervous system disorders that may contribute to sleep problems. An otolaryngologist treats ear, nose, and throat conditions. This doctor may evaluate snoring and other breathing problems associated with sleep disorders. Some of famous sleeping pills are Ambien, Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate), Dolmans (flurazepam hydrochloride), Halcion (triazolam), Lunette (eszopiclone) etc.