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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.
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.
Mar 21, 2024 · Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodes of a complete airway collapse or a partial collapse with an associated decrease in oxygen saturation or arousal from sleep. Other symptoms include loud, disruptive snoring, witnessed apneas during sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness.
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Apr 6, 2023 · The main types of sleep apnea are: 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.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) consists of multiple episodes of partial or complete closure of the upper airway that occur during sleep and lead to breathing cessation (defined as a period of apnea or hypopnea > 10 seconds) followed by arousals and hyperpnea.
Feb 22, 2024 · Sleep apnea is a condition that causes interruptions in breathing during sleep, with OSA being the most common type of sleep apnea. Many people do not notice their own OSA symptoms, and usually, someone else will notice snoring or gasping for air during sleep.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated obstruction to the airway during sleep. After a person with OSA falls asleep, their airway intermittently narrows or collapses , causing fragmented sleep and contributing to severe health consequences if left untreated.
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Jan 10, 2024 · Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep disorder that causes repeated breathing disruptions while you sleep. People with OSA may stop (and restart) breathing up to 400 times a night,...
Dec 21, 2023 · Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by the collapse of the upper airway during sleep. The muscles supporting soft tissues in the throat relax, narrowing or closing the airway and...