(ˌhaɪpəˈsɒmnɪə) or hypersomnolence (ˌhaɪpəˈsɒmnələns)
noun
an extreme or excessive level of sleepiness
Examples of 'hypersomnolence' in a sentence
hypersomnolence
The most common symptom experienced was debilitating hypersomnolence.
Natalie Shields, Rexford Muza, Christopher Kosky, Adrian J. Williams 2012, 'An Investigation into the Use of Stimulant Therapy during Pregnancy', Sleep Disordershttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/308952. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
There were 42% who had been involved in transit accidents, 7.6% of which were attributed to hypersomnolence.
Carlos Alberto de Assis Viegas, Haroldo Willuweit de Oliveira 2006, 'Prevalência de fatores de risco para a síndrome da apnéia obstrutiva do sono em motoristasde ônibus interestadual Prevalence of risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea syndromein interstate bus drivers', Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologiahttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-37132006000200010. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
There are many treatment options that should generally be able to sufficiently manage most patients presenting with hypersomnolence.
Brian J. Murray 2016, 'A Practical Approach to Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Focused Review', Canadian Respiratory Journalhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4215938. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure was implemented effectively, reducing daytime hypersomnolence and significantly improving sleep parameters.
Antoniadou Maria, Steiropoulos Paschalis, Serasli Evangelia, Tsara Venetia 2010, 'Effect of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on a large hemangioma complicatedwith obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a case report', Journal of Medical Case Reportshttp://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/271. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)