Narcolepsy is more common than we think – How to identify and diagnose

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In this episode:

– Narcolepsy is severely disruptive
– It often presents with several co-morbid conditions that may be mistaken for the major condition
– Half the patients with narcolepsy are undiagnosed
– Average time to diagnosis is between 5 to 15 years

Guest: Dr Sheila Sivam, Respiratory and Sleep Physician

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 43 mins

Recommended resources:

Narcolepsy in Australia – Problems and Solutions
Narcolepsy: Comorbidities, Complexities and Future Directions
Subscribe to the Woolcock GP newsletter
Woolcock Clinic Sleep Referral
Sleep Services at the Woolcock brochure
Woolcock Narcolepsy and Excessive Sleepiness brochure
More about the Woolcock Narcolepsy Clinic
More about Dr Sheila Sivam

Last Updated: 21 Sep, 2022

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