Understanding and Managing Sleep Disorders: A Case-Based Approach

By Himender Makker, a renowned author in the field of sleep disorders, this book provides a comprehensive and illustrative approach to understanding and managing common and important sleep disorders. The book focuses on snoring and sleep disordered breathing, insomnia and circadian-rhythm disorders, as well as primary neurological sleep disorders.

The book adopts a case-based approach, with case histories written by well-established experts from University College London Hospitals. These experts have extensive experience in providing a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of sleep disorders. Each case history is designed to help readers understand the presenting features of sleep disorders and their clinical importance, using real-life patients from sleep clinics.

Each case report in the book includes a detailed clinical description, followed by a clear explanation of the salient points. The text is supported by photographs, diagrams, and line drawings, and concludes with a list of key learning points. The cases are written in an easy-flowing prose style, simulating the experience of seeing and discussing a real-life patient case in clinical practice.

The book is of great interest to all clinicians who are likely to come across patients with sleep disorders in their clinical practice. It aims to improve their understanding and knowledge of sleep disorders, enabling them to provide better care and treatment to their patients.

Key Features:

• A case-based approach to understanding and managing sleep disorders
• Written by renowned experts with extensive experience in sleep disorders
• Covers snoring and sleep disordered breathing, insomnia and circadian-rhythm disorders, and primary neurological sleep disorders
• Includes detailed clinical descriptions, explanations, photographs, diagrams, and line drawings
• Concludes with key learning points for each case
• A valuable resource for clinicians seeking to improve their understanding and management of sleep disorders

About the Author:

Himender Makker is a well-known author and expert in the field of sleep disorders. He has written several books and articles on the subject, and has extensive experience in managing and treating sleep disorders.