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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a general disorder that can be serious. In sleep apnea, your breathing puts off or gets very shallow. Every pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more. These pauses can happen 20 to 30 times or more an hour.
The most frequent type is obstructive sleep apnea. That means you are not able to get enough air through your mouth and nose into your lungs. When that occurs, the amount of oxygen in your blood may drop. Normal breaths recommence with a snort or choking sound. People with sleep apnea frequently snore loudly. Nonetheless, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea.
When your sleep is interrupted all through the night, you can be drowsy during the day. People with sleep apnea are at maximum risk for car crashes, work-related accidents and other medical problems. If you have it, it is vital to get treatment.
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