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Asthma Insomnia
- Insomnia - Causes of Chronic Insomnia
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- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term and Transient Insomnia
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- Complications
- Diagnosis
Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Sleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member. Still, because so many factors are involved in insomnia, a genetic component is difficult to define.
Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Disorders
Many cases of chronic insomnia cases have an emotional or psychological basis. The disorders that most often cause insomnia are:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bi...
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Insomnia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Asthma Medications: Albuterol
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Treatment Options for Childhood Asthma
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Childhood Asthma
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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