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Sleep Apnea - Oxygen Level
Introduction
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which a person stops breathing during the night, perhaps hundreds of times. These gaps in breathing are called apneas. The word apnea means absence of breath. An obstructive apnea episode is defined as the absence of airflow for at least 10 seconds.
Sleep apnea is usually accompanied by snoring, disturbed sleep, and daytime sleepiness. People might not even know they have the condition.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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