1. Obstructive sleepapnea Normally, the muscles of the upper part of the throat help keep the airway open and allow air to flow into the lungs. Even though these muscles usually relax during sleep, the upper throat remains open enough to let air pass by. Healthline.com (OMS Preferred Provider)
2. SleepApnea Sleepapnea is a condition in which breathing stops for more than 10 seconds during sleep. Sleepapnea is a major, though often unrecognized, cause of daytime sleepiness. Healthline.com (OMS Preferred Provider)
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