Sleep apnea is a common yet potentially serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep, this condition can have significant impacts on overall health and well-being. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. These interruptions, known as apneas, can last for a few seconds to minutes and may occur dozens of times per hour. The three main types of sleep apnea are Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) and complex/mixed sleep apnea. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common form, accounting for approximately 84% of all sleep apnea cases. It occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat relax excessively, leading to a partial or complete blockage of the airway. Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) is less common and results from a failure of the brain to send appropriate signals to the muscles that control breathing.
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