Dr. Eddie Longman Explains Sleep Apnea and Offers Treatment
“There are two types of sleep apnea - obstructive and central,” explains Dr. Longman. Snoring and sleep apnea are breathing disorders that occur during sleep due to narrowing or closure of the airway when the muscles relax during sleep. Snoring is caused by partial closure of the airway caused by soft tissue in the back of the throat collapsing. In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the airway totally closes many times during the night and can reduce oxygen levels in the...
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