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2. Obstructive sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   A recent meta-analysis of 24 epidemiological studies on the prevalence of OSA in the general population aged 18 and older revealed that for ≥ 5 apnea events per hour, OSA prevalence ranged from 9% to 38%, specifically ranging from 13% to 33% in men and 6% to 19% in women, while in the population aged 65 and older, OSA prevalence was as high ...

3. What Is Sleep Apnea? Your Complete Guide - AOL

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   Hormonal changes during pregnancy and during and after menopause can also increase your risk of sleep apnea. Health conditions. Heart and kidney failure can cause a build-up of fluid in your neck ...

4. Central sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   The conditions of hypoxia and hypercapnia, whether caused by apnea or not, trigger additional effects on the body.The immediate effects of central sleep apnea on the body depend on how long the failure to breathe endures, how short is the interval between failures to breathe, and the presence or absence of independent conditions whose effects amplify those of an apneic episode.

5. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   Sleep apnea (sleep apnoea or sleep apnœa in British English) is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which repetitive pauses in breathing, periods of shallow breathing, or collapse of the upper airway during sleep results in poor ventilation and sleep disruption.

6. Why It's So Hard to Sleep as You Get Older

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   For many over 65, a night of undisturbed sleep is not an option. The causes are varied, including menopause and sleep apnea. See what might keep you up.

7. Sleep-related breathing disorder - Wikipedia

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   Sleep apnea is measured by the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). An AHI is determined with a sleep study. AHI values for adults are categorized as: [2] [3] Normal: AHI<5; Mild sleep apnea: 5≤AHI<15; Moderate sleep apnea: 15≤AHI<30; Severe sleep apnea: AHI≥30; An episode is when a person hesitates to breathe or stops their breathing altogether.

8. Sleep apnea: causes, symptoms, treatments, and how it ... - AOL

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   Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that causes interruptions in your sleep leading to a wide range of symptoms. Learn more about the condition and how to get diagnosed.

9. What is Sleep Apnea? Symptoms & Treatment Options - AOL

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   Hormonal changes during pregnancy and during and after menopause can also increase your risk of sleep apnea. Health conditions. H eart and kidney failure can cause a build-up of fluid in your neck ...