Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form, occurs when throat muscles relax and block the airwa

22 million Americans
Severity: Moderate
Chronic Condition
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form, oc
Who it affects
Adults, more common in men and overweight individuals

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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