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obstructive sleep apnea
obstructive sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which a person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep even though breathing effort continues, because the upper airway becomes blocked.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which a person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep even though breathing effort continues, because the upper airway becomes blocked. These repeated pauses can lower oxygen or raise carbon dioxide levels, trigger brief awakenings, and lead to poor sleep and daytime sleepiness.