Sleep apnea

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

infantile apnea, obstructive sleep apnea

See for

sleep disordered breathing

Broader Terms

apnea, sleep disorder

Related Terms

hypoventilation

Scope Note

cessation of breathing for 10 seconds or more during sleep and consequent oxygen desaturation.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Causes Who Is At Risk Signs & Symptoms Diagnosis Treatments Living With Key Points Links What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common disorder that can be very serious.
• Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type.
• )(hereafter cited as NCSDR) What is sleep apnea "Obstructive sleep apnea is an illness characterized by snoring, partial or complete cessation of breathing during sleep, reductions in blood oxygen levels, severe sleep fragmentation, and excessive daytime sleepiness.
• Sleep Apnea is a disorder of breathing during sleep.
• Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan Obstructive sleep apnea is a significant medical problem affecting up to 4 percent of middle-aged adults.

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