Types of Narcolepsy

Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Chad Ruoff, MD, shares his expertise on what distinguishes narcolepsy type 1, type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia, and if your diagnosis can change.

Chad Ruoff, M.D., is an internal medicine physician specializing in sleep medicine. He enjoys evaluating and treating all sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, and circadian rhythm disorders. In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Ruoff is active in research and education, providing mentorship to medical students. He has authored and coauthored numerous publications on various topics within sleep medicine including sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

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Narcolepsy Nerd Alert is a live broadcast series diving deeper into specific topics related to narcolepsy. Hosted by an award-winning geek, Julie Flygare, each live event invites fellow #NarcolepsyNerds to explore unique aspects of the narcolepsy experience, contemplate bold questions, and learn from each other.

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