sleep apnea
noun
: apnea that recurs during sleep and is caused especially by obstruction of the airway or a disturbance in the brain's respiratory center
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In the meantime, the results provide new evidence that clinicians and patients, when making decisions about testing for sleep apnea and treating it, should consider the possibility that untreated sleep apnea causes or exacerbates dementia.
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
For example, bradycardia due to sleep apnea can improve once the sleep apnea is treated.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Some treatable sleep disorders, such as hypersomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy, also result in excessive daytime fatigue, even if someone slept plenty the night before.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
For the Apple Watch, sleep apnea notifications are added.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
For example, bradycardia due to sleep apnea can improve once the sleep apnea is treated.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Some treatable sleep disorders, such as hypersomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy, also result in excessive daytime fatigue, even if someone slept plenty the night before.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
For the Apple Watch, sleep apnea notifications are added.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Sleep apnea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20apnea. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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