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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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Individuals who snore may or may not have sleep apnea, and those who have sleep apnea may or may not snore.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The new approval is for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who are also living with obesity.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Individuals who snore may or may not have sleep apnea, and those who have sleep apnea may or may not snore.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The new approval is for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who are also living with obesity.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Improve Sleep Quality People with PCOS are at a higher risk of sleep conditions like insomnia and sleep apnea.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Sleep apnea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20apnea. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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