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Sleep apnea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sleep apnea (or sleep apnoea in British English) is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Each episode, called an apnea (Greek: ἄπνοια (ápnoia ...
Sleep disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Obstructive sleep apnea: Obstruction of the airway during sleep, causing lack of sufficient deep sleep; often accompanied by snoring. Other forms of sleep apnea are less common.
Sleep Apnea Discussion
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition caused by upper airway obstruction and resulting in reduced oxygen to the brain and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Sleep Apnea - Providence Health & Services
Focuses on obstructive sleep apnea. Discusses causes, including narrowed airways and obesity. Covers symptoms like snoring, gasping during sleep, and daytime sleepiness. Info on ...
Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Non-commercial guide to sleep apnea symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Includes tips to help you use CPAP devices more comfortably and successfully.
Sleep Apnoea FAQ / Sleep Apnea FAQ
Sleep Apnoea FAQ / Sleep Apnea FAQ. Written and edited by patients, and with input by others experienced in sleep apnea, this FAQ or Frequently Asked Questions page answers many ...
Sleep Apnea
Updated March 10, 1999 | Resources | Sleep Apnea Articles | UPPP Surgery | LAUP Surgery | Somnoplasty/Radiofrequency Procedure | Nasal Obstruction | Respiratory Equipment | OPAP ...
Sleep Apnea Guide | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms & Treatments ...
Sleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. There are two distinct forms of sleep apnea: Central and Obstructive. Info on ...
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Sleep apnea (or sleep apnoea in British English) is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Each episode, called an apnea ( (ápnoia), from α- (a-), privative, πνέειν (pnéein), to breathe), lasts long enough so that one or more breaths are missed, and such episodes occur repeatedly throughout sleep. The standard definition of any apneic event includes a minimum 10 second interval between breaths, with either a neurological arousal (a 3-second or greater shift in EEG frequency, measured at C3, C4, O1, or O2), a blood oxygen desaturation of 3-4% or greater, or both arousal and desaturation. Sleep apnea is diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram, or a "sleep study".

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