Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea: Sleep Disorders symptoms, Causes, Tests & Treatments

What is apnea? Apnea is the loss of airflow through the airways that can disrupt gas exchange and respiration at the tissue level. Any healthy person may experience brief pauses in breathing during sleep. They usually last a maximum of 15 seconds. Prolonged and irregular breathing interruptions require special attention. What is apnea caused? There are basically three types…