HealthInfo Canterbury
Sleep
It's common for people to have problems with their sleep. Types of sleep problems include not sleeping well, having trouble getting to sleep, snoring, and being tired during the day.
This section has information about obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and restless legs syndrome. If you would like to know more about other sleep disorders or sleep in general, read the factsheets recommended below.
Important
If you often feel very sleepy during the day, especially if you have a job as a driver, or operating machinery or aircraft, make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
- Australasian Sleep Health Foundation – Sleep factsheets
Factsheets about a range of sleep-related topics.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Endorsed by clinical director, Sleep Unit, Canterbury DHB. Last reviewed June 2016.
Review key: HISLE-11928
