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  • How Genetics Influence Sleep Apnea Risk

    How Genetics Influence Sleep Apnea Risk Understanding Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most prevalent type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the airway becomes blocked, leading to oxygen deprivation and sleep disturbances. Central sleep apnea (CSA), though less common, happens when the…