exploding head syndrome

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What the Heck Is Exploding Head Syndrome?

October 25, 2016

Exploding Head Syndrome is a condition in which a person perceives a loud noise, such as a gunshot, explosion, or loud crash, when falling asleep.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: exploding head syndrome, sleep disorder
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