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Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing throughout the sleep cycle.
These interruptions, called apneas, are caused by the collapse of soft tissue in the airway, which prevents oxygen from reaching the lungs. Sleep apnea can have a serious impact on energy, mental performance, and long-term health—but there are effective treatments available to counteract these symptoms.*
*New York Times “Sleep Apnea In-Depth Report” citing various references,
http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/sleep-apnea/print.html
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Frost and Sullivan report from 2016, approximately 12% suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, at least 29.4 million adults in the U.S. - 80% of which go undiagnosed.
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Sleep apnea symptoms include: