What is sleep apnea?

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which a person frequently stops breathing during his or her sleep. It results from an obstruction of the upper airway during sleep that occurs because of inadequate motor tone of the tongue and/or airway dilator muscles.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Daytime fatigue 
  • Daytime sleepiness 
  • Insomnia
  • Difficulty concentrating 
  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Snoring
  • Short-term memory loss 
  • Headaches 
A home sleep study can accurately diagnose OSA and other sleep disorders. 

John G. Park, MD; Kannan Ramar, MD; and Eric J. Olsen, MD.2011. Updates on Definition, Consequences, and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Mayo Clin Proc. 86(6):549-555.


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