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- Obstructive sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder People with obstructive sleep apnea repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep
- Obstructive sleep apnea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
If you suspect that you have obstructive sleep apnea, you'll likely first see your primary doctor or other healthcare professional You might be referred to a sleep specialist
- Sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Obstructive sleep apnea happens when the muscles that support the soft tissues in the throat, such as the tongue and the soft palate at the back of the throat, temporarily relax When these muscles relax, the airway narrows or closes, and breathing is momentarily cut off
- Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a child's breathing is partly or completely blocked during sleep Breathing can briefly stop and start again many times a night
- Obstructive sleep apnea care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic experts and researchers study new diagnosis and treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders and conduct clinical trials
- Sleep apnea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
If you have obstructive sleep apnea, your health care provider might refer you to an ear, nose and throat specialist to rule out a blockage in your nose or throat
- Maxillomandibular advancement surgery: A classic procedure refined
Maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA) can be an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) In MMA, the bones of the upper and lower jaw are repositioned to relieve airway obstruction
- Video: What happens during obstructive sleep apnea?
When this happens, the brain sends an alarm to open the airway Most often this is associated with a brief arousal from sleep The brain quickly reactivates the muscles that hold the throat open, air gets through again, and the brain goes back to sleep This disorder is called obstructive sleep apnea
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