Tag: sleep apnea
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Can Sleep Habits Trigger Sleep Apnea? Understanding Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the airway becomes blocked, leading to interrupted breathing and poor sleep quality. While factors like weight, genetics, and anatomy contribute to sleep…
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Understanding Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. These interruptions, which can last for several seconds or even minutes, lead to poor sleep quality, oxygen deprivation, and increased health risks such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and daytime fatigue. There are…
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The Role of Lifestyle in Sleep Apnea Understanding Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. The most prevalent type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the airway becomes partially or completely blocked due to relaxed throat muscles. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is caused by the…
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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…
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Top Factors Leading to Sleep Apnea Understanding Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the airway becomes blocked due to relaxed throat muscles or excess tissue. Another type, central sleep apnea (CSA), is caused by…