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Alternate Name(s): Pavor nocturnus; Sleep terror disorder ...... Night terrors are a sleep disorder involving abrupt awakening from sleep in a terrified state.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000809.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000809.htm#Definition
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A site dedicated to finding more information on the Sleep Disorder Night Terrors. Site includes links and a message board ... Fast Facts about; Night Terrors...
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www.nightterrors.org/
www.nightterrors.org/
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Night terror - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A night terror , also known as a sleep terror or pavor nocturnus, is a parasomnia disorder characterized by extreme terror and a temporary inability to regain full consciousness. The subject wakes a...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_terror
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Night terrors are common in younger children, who may 'wake' up screaming and crying and are inconsolable as you try to comfort them. ... Night terrors are a common sleep problem among children. By some estimates, about 15% of younger children have occasional night terrors. Although most common in children between the ages of...
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pediatrics.about.com/cs/sleep/a/night_terrors.htm
pediatrics.about.com/cs/sleep/a/night_terrors.htm
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Night Terrors ar characterized by a sudden arousal from slow wave sleep with a piercing scream or cry, accompanied by autonomic (Controlled by the part of the nervous system that regulates motor functions of the heart, lungs, etc.) and behavioral manifestations of intense fear.
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www.stanford.edu/~dement/terrors.html
www.stanford.edu/~dement/terrors.html
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Night Terrors ar characterized by a sudden arousal from slow wave sleep with a piercing scream or cry, accompanied by autonomic (Controlled by the part of the nervous system that regulates motor functions of the heart, lungs, etc.) and behavioral manifestations of intense fear.
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www.stanford.edu/~dement/adultterrors.html
www.stanford.edu/~dement/adultterrors.html
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A night terror is a sleep disruption that seems similar to a nightmare, but it's far more dramatic. Night terrors can be alarming, but aren't usually cause for concern or a sign of a medical issue. ... What Are Night Terrors?
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kidshealth.org/parent/medical/sleep/terrors.html
kidshealth.org/parent/medical/sleep/terrors.html
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The sleep disorder of night terrors typically occurs in children aged 3-12 years, with a peak onset in children aged 3½ years. Sleep is divided into 2 categories: rapid ... ... Night Terrors Overview...
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www.emedicinehealth.com/night_terrors/article_em.htm
www.emedicinehealth.com/night_terrors/article_em.htm
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