Sleep-related breathing disorder
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What is Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which the upper airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep, reducing or stopping airflow even though the respiratory muscles continue to make an effort to breathe. The condition involves the throat, tongue,…
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Symptoms of Obstructive sleep apnea
What are the symptoms of Obstructive sleep apnea? The condition most often produces loud snoring, repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, gasping or choking arousals, fragmented sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headache, dry mouth, and impaired concentration. These symptoms do not…
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Causes of Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea develops when the upper airway repeatedly narrows or collapses during sleep, blocking airflow even though the brain continues to make breathing efforts. The condition is caused by a combination of anatomical, neuromuscular, and physiological factors that make the…
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Treatment for Obstructive sleep apnea
What treatments are used for Obstructive sleep apnea? The condition is managed with therapies that keep the upper airway open during sleep, reduce the tendency of the airway to collapse, and address contributing factors such as excess tissue in the throat,…
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Diagnosis of Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is usually diagnosed through a combination of clinical evaluation and sleep testing. The condition occurs when the upper airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep, reducing or stopping airflow even though the chest and respiratory muscles continue to…
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Prevention of Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is not a condition that can always be fully prevented, because some of its strongest drivers are structural or biological rather than behavioral. The tendency for the upper airway to narrow or collapse during sleep is influenced by…
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FAQ about Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects breathing during sleep and can have important effects on daytime health, alertness, and long-term cardiovascular risk. This FAQ explains what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what…