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… Sleep Apnea On this page: Health Tools Cause What … Devices What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea means that breathing stops for short periods during …
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… breathe on their own. Stop breathing from time to time ( apnea of prematurity ). Not be able to stay warm on their own. Not be … breathe on their own. Stop breathing from time to time ( apnea of prematurity ). Not be able to stay warm on their …
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… Stages of Sleep Apnea On this page: Overview Overview Sleep apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 … on the number of times an hour that you stop breathing (apnea) or that airflow to your lungs is reduced (hypopnea). …
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… Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Overview Overview Snoring is a major symptom of obstructive sleep apnea . But even though most people who have sleep apnea snore, not all people who snore have sleep apnea. If …
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… Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview How Well It Works Risks … This surgery may be used to improve obstructive sleep apnea that has not been helped by other treatments. Obstructive sleep apnea happens when your throat is narrow or blocked by …
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… Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Risks … surgery that is sometimes used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It's used if you have severe sleep apnea, other treatments have failed, and other forms of …