OSA

Snoring, witnessed apnoeas, morning headaches, daytime somnolence, leg discomfort

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forSevere daytime sleepinessfallsdream-enactment violenceLewy body clues

Sleep disturbance sits inside a broader syndrome. Reduced need for sleep is one of the most decisive bipolar bedside clues.

Separates the Sleep Disturbance / Insomnia / Reduced Need for Sleep group. It is not specific to OSA.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Sleep Disturbance / Insomnia / Reduced Need for Sleep group — not specific to OSA

Snoring, witnessed apnoeas, morning headaches, daytime somnolence, leg discomfort

Key features

Severe daytime sleepiness, falls, dream-enactment violence, Lewy body clues.

High-risk causes4 causes

Applies to the Sleep Disturbance / Insomnia / Reduced Need for Sleep group.

Sleep disturbance sits inside a broader syndrome. Reduced need for sleep is one of the most decisive bipolar bedside clues.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Sleep Disturbance / Insomnia / Reduced Need for Sleep group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Sleep Disturbance / Insomnia / Reduced Need for Sleep group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Sleep Disturbance / Insomnia / Reduced Need for Sleep group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.