Christian R. Baumann
Claudio L. Bassetti
Thomas E. Scammell
Editors

2011

Pathophysiology, Diagnosis,
and Treatment

Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, fragmented sleep, and other symptoms. It affects approximately 1 in 2,000 people and can have a huge impact on their ability to succeed in school and work.