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   What is obstructive sleep apnea?

   • Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. People with obstructive sleep apnea repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. There are several types of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the airway. This happens off and on many times during sleep.

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   What is obstructive sleep apnea (Ahi)?

   • The AHI measures an average number of apnea and hypopnea episodes that you experience per hour that you sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is classified by severity: More than 60 million Americans suffer from poor sleep quality, and more than 40 million meet the diagnostic criteria for sleep disorders.

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   What is sleep apnea?

   • Apnea is an interruption in breathing. Sleep apnea is interrupted breathing during sleep. The apneic episodes of OSA are specifically caused by blockage of the upper airway during sleep. These brief periods of interrupted breathing result in a low blood oxygen level, which triggers waking up, catching your breath, and falling asleep again.

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   Jul 14, 2023 · Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat relax too much to allow for proper breathing. These muscles support the back of the roof of the mouth, known as the soft palate. The muscles also support the tongue and side walls of the throat.

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   Apr 6, 2023 · Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is the more common form that occurs when throat muscles relax and block the flow of air into the lungs. Central sleep apnea (CSA), which occurs when the brain doesn't send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing.

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   Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your breathing is interrupted during sleep, for longer than 10 seconds at least 5 times per hour (on average) throughout your sleep period. These periods are called hypopneas when your breathing is reduced and you're not taking in enough oxygen.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked, leading to brief pauses in breathing during sleep. Symptoms include tossing and turning during sleep, snoring, daytime fatigue, and headaches upon waking.

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   Nov 15, 2022 · Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is when a blockage in your airway keeps air from moving through your windpipe while you’re asleep. The blockage and lack of airflow can cause your blood oxygen levels to drop, triggering a survival reflex in your brain that wakes you up just enough to breathe again.

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   Oct 3, 2021 · Obstructive sleep apnea is when something blocks part or all of your upper airway while you sleep. Your diaphragm and chest muscles have to work harder to open your airway...

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Everything You Need to Know. Upper airway blockage during sleep can lead to episodes of interrupted breathing. By Heidi Moawad, MD. Updated on February 22, 2024. Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD. Print. View All. Symptoms. Causes. Risk Factors. Diagnosis. Treatment. Complications. Tips to Manage OSA.