Sleep apnea

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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder involving breathing stopping and restarting during sleep.[1]

The three main types of sleep apnea are:[1]

  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Central sleep apnea
  • Complex sleep apnea syndrome

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See also

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  2. Bruck, Dorothy; Jackson, Melinda L. (December 15, 2012). "Sleep Abnormalities in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: A Review". Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 08 (06): 719–728. doi:10.5664/jcsm.2276. ISSN 1550-9389. PMC 3501671. PMID 23243408.