Video Index
Video and Interactives from:
What Is Narcolepsy?
Understanding Narcolepsy
What Is Narcolepsy? (5:00)
Symptoms
Responding to Cataplexy (0:29)
Dr. Scammell explains how to respond to someone experiencing an episode of cataplexy.
The Myth of Sleep Attacks in Narcolepsy (0:27)
Dr. Scammell addresses the myth of "sleep attacks" in narcolepsy.
The Science of Narcolepsy
Genetics (0:53)
Dr. Scammell discusses a gene that appears to play a role in narcolepsy with cataplexy.
Living with Narcolepsy
Daily Life
Being an Advocate (0:21)
Narcolepsy educator Lisa Rezza talks about the importance of advocacy.
Living with Narcolepsy (5:23)
At School
Napping (0:34)
Patient Audrey Cross comments on the benefits of taking a nap at school.
Finding Support (0:24)
Narcolepsy educator Lisa Rezza explains school support resources available to students and their families.
At Work
Workplace Considerations (0:33)
Narcolepsy educator Lisa Rezza describes workplace accommodations that may be available.
Diagnosing Narcolepsy
Self-Evaluation
Sleepiness in Teens (0:45)
Dr. Kirsch notes some reasons why narcolepsy may go undetected in teenagers.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Measuring Sleepiness (0:50)
Dr. Scammell explains the Epworth Sleepiness Scale.
Getting a Diagnosis
Getting a Diagnosis (0:32)
Patient Audrey Cross talks about what a diagnosis of narcolepsy meant to her.
Testing
Diagnostic Tests (1:13)
Dr. Scammell describes how a polysomnogram and a multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) are used in diagnosing narcolepsy.
Keeping a Sleep Diary (0:40)
Dr. Maski explains the value of using a sleep diary.
Treating Narcolepsy
Self-Care
Napping to Manage Daytime Sleepiness (0:26)
Dr. Scammell talks about the value of naps in treating narcolepsy.
Medications
Categories of Medication (0:18)
Dr. Scammell describes the broad classes of medications used to treat narcolepsy.
Medications (0:49)
Dr. Kirsch discusses the role of medications in treating narcolepsy.
Developing New Treatments
Ongoing Research (0:30)
Dr. Scammell outlines some current themes in narcolepsy research.