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Respiratory Sleep Disorders |
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| Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea and occurs when the airway is either partially or completed obstructed by tissue in the back of the throat during sleep. The body continues to try to breath, but little or no air can move past the obstruction. This results in exaggerate body movements, especially in the chest and abdomen as the body fights to take a breath. During this time the oxygen levels in the blood usually decrease. Breathing usually resumes with a loud gasp, snort or body jerk. This process may repeat hundreds of times throughout the night. |
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For more information about the treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea, click here |
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