According to the CDC, 90 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep apnea, and while this may not sound alarming, this large population means a lot of people are dealing with the resulting health problems. Sleep apnea is characterized by periodic pauses in breathing lasting more than 10 seconds during sleep. This results in…
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What Causes Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea (SLEEP ap-nee-uh) is a metabolic disorder that affects the respiratory system. It is a condition where the person collapses while sleeping and wakes with a gasp. They may have a loud snoring sound, or an inability to breathe while sleeping. Sleep apnea is often caused by obesity which involves putting excess weight on…