Question

what is Hypersomnia? how many people are affected by it? what is being done to help the people with the problem?

Answer 1

Hypersomnia, or excessive sleepiness, is a condition in which a person has trouble staying awake during the day. People who have hypersomnia can fall asleep at any time -- for instance, at work or while they are driving. They may also have other sleep-related problems, including a lack of energy and trouble thinking clearly.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

About 40% of people are said to have symptoms of this from time to time. (I don't know how many people are diagnosed a year though... )

Treatments are, stimulants, antidepressants, as well as newer medications.
Your doctor may prescribe you a CPAP machine, CPAP is a machine that delivers a continuous flow of air into the nostrils is hooked up to the mask. The pressure from air flowing into the nostrils helps keep the airways open..

Answer 4

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