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Sleep Apnea, Explained in About 2 Minutes
If you have sleep apnea, you may stop breathing for several seconds, multiple times per minute.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on November 30, 2023Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. If you have sleep apnea, your breathing stops for several seconds at a time, followed by snorting, gasping, or choking for air. This can affect your sleep quality and make you very tired during the day, even if you get plenty of sleep.
In this video, learn the symptoms of sleep apnea, how doctors diagnose it, and the most common treatments.
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