Condition
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 29 April 20051 min read
Alternative names
Obstructive sleep apnea; Sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep apnea
Definition
Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by episodes of stopped breathing during sleep. See also Sleep Disorders.
see Obstructive sleep apnea.
Also see: Sleep apnea.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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