Narcolepsy with cataplexy masked by the use of nicotine

This report describes a case of narcolepsy with cataplexy masked by the chronic use of cigarettes and nicotine patches. It has been described that narcoleptic smokers report relief of symptoms by smoking tobacco cigarettes. In addition, a case describing partial treatment of sleepiness using a nicot...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical sleep medicine 2012-04, Vol.8 (2), p.195-196
Hauptverfasser:	Ebben, Matthew R, Krieger, Ana C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged, 80 and over Female Humans Narcolepsy - complications Narcolepsy - diagnosis Narcolepsy - physiopathology New Research Polysomnography Smoking - physiopathology Tobacco Use Cessation Products
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