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Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a person has episodes of stopped breathing during sleep.Sleep apnea- obstructive; Apnea- obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.Normally, the muscles of the upper part of the th... |
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Symptoms
It is important to emphasize that, often, the person who has obstructive sleep apnea does not remember the episodes o...
Causes
The result is fragmented sleep that is not restful, leading to excessive daytime drowsiness.Older obese men seem to b...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. This will involve carefully checking your mouth, neck, and th...
Treatments
The goal is to keep the airway open so that breathing does not stop during sleep.The following may relieve symptoms o...
Complications
During the nonbreathing episodes, blood oxygen levels falls. Persistent low levels of oxygen (hypoxia) may cause man...
Prevention
Children with very large tonsils and adenoids may develop sleep apnea and related problems. They should be evaluated...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have excessive daytime sleepiness, or if you or your family notice symptoms of ...
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