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The condition can also cause complications including fatigue, high blood pressure, heart problems, and metabolic syndrome, but the causes and risk factors vary. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most ...
The pauses in breathing can last a few seconds or minutes, and typically end with a snort or a choking sound. There are three main types of sleep apnea. As the name suggests, obstructive sleep apnea ...
Credit: Getty Images Obstructive sleep apnea may significantly increase the risk for coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, cerebrovascular accident, and congestive heart failure. Obstructive ...
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Know the signs of a sleep disorder

Sleepiness and snoring can be serious. Understand when common sleep disturbances are signs of a sleep disorder.
Obstructive emphysema causes the air sacs in the lungs to rupture and enlarge. This leads to fewer but larger air sacs, limiting airflow in and out of the lungs. Obstructive emphysema, or emphysema, ...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea was called the 'Pickwickian syndrome' in the past because Joe, the fat boy, described in 'The Pickwick Papers' by Charles Dickens, had typical features such as snoring, obesity ...