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  2. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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    The immediate effects of central sleep apnea on the body depend on how long the failure to breathe endures. At worst, central sleep apnea may cause sudden death. Short of death, drops in blood oxygen may trigger seizures, even in the absence of epilepsy.

  3. Sleep apnea: causes, symptoms, treatments, and how it ... - AOL

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    Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes sleepers to repeatedly stop breathing throughout the night. "This often results in a drop in blood oxygen levels and brief yet frequent awakenings from ...

  4. Obstructive sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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    The surgical treatment for velopalatal insufficiency may cause obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. When velopalatal insufficiency is present, air leaks into the nasopharynx even when the soft palate should close off the nose. A simple test for this condition can be made by placing a tiny mirror on the nose, and asking the subject to say "P".

  5. What Is Sleep Apnea? Your Complete Guide - AOL

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    Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects more than 20 percent of people in the United States. It happens when your breathing temporarily stops while you sleep. Depending on the severity ...

  6. Sleep-related breathing disorder - Wikipedia

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    Sleep apnea is measured by the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). An AHI is determined with a sleep study. AHI values for adults are categorized as: [2] [3] Normal: AHI<5; Mild sleep apnea: 5≤AHI<15; Moderate sleep apnea: 15≤AHI<30; Severe sleep apnea: AHI≥30; An episode is when a person hesitates to breathe or stops their breathing altogether.

  7. This is the reason you feel tired all of the time - AOL

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    Other physiological conditions that can cause frequent tiredness include long Covid, hormonal changes, and obstructive sleep apnea, which is a breathing problem that occurs when you sleep and ...