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Managing excessive daytime sleepiness in adults

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Abstract

Estimates suggest that up to 1 in 8 adults experiences excessive sleepiness that is severe enough to interfere with daytime activities.1 This problem can affect alertness, work, education and relationships and lead to accidents.2 Here we review the management of adults with excessive daytime sleepiness.

https://doi.org/10.1136/dtb.2004.42752

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