Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Alternate Names : Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Syndrome
DefinitionSleep apnea is a condition characterized by episodes where a person's breathing stops while sleeping. See also sleep disorders.
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