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Definition:
Causes:
Relaxation of throat muscles during sleep, leading to airway narrowing.
Nasal congestion or obstruction
Excessive throat tissue due to obesity or anatomical factors.
Sleeping position, such as sleeping on the back, which can exacerbate snoring.
Symptoms
Loud, disruptive breathing sounds during sleep
Daytime sleepiness or fatigue due to poor sleep quality
Dry mouth or sore throat upon waking
Witnessed episodes of breathing pauses or gasping during sleep (more common in sleep apnea).
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Definition
Symptoms
Loud, chronic snoring
Episodes of breathing pauses or gasping for air during sleep
Morning headaches
Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
Irritability or mood changes
Types
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Caused by airway obstruction, usually due to relaxation of throat muscles.
Central sleep apnea (CSA)
Caused by the brain's failure to send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing
Mixed sleep apnea
Combination of obstructive and central sleep apnea
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