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sleep apnea

sleep apnea Sleep apnea, specifically obstructive sleep apnea, is a sleep-related condition in which the upper airway repeatedly narrows or collapses during sleep, causing partial or complete blockage of airflow.

Sleep apnea, specifically obstructive sleep apnea, is a sleep-related condition in which the upper airway repeatedly narrows or collapses during sleep, causing partial or complete blockage of airflow. If it is not treated, it can contribute to important health problems, including neurocognitive difficulties.

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Drafting source: Radhakrishnan Dhenuka; Kendzerska Tetyana; Katz Sherri; Blinder Henrietta; Bin Hasan Saadoun; Naik Tanvi; Benchimol Eric; Narang Indra; Al-Saleh Suhail. Validation of a health administrative definition of obstructive sleep apnea in children in Ontario, Canada. 2026; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0347148; article XML SHA-256 bce5af8dbc01506b3e6013ca554a19a39c999ea91a41ced9618d058fd50e9e41. “Validation of a health administrative definition of obstructive sleep apnea in children in Ontario, Canada” (10.1371/journal.pone.0347148).
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