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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Characterized by the Sudden Loss of Voluntary

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Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by the sudden loss of voluntary muscle strength and control, and it is usually triggered by a sudden intense emotion, such as laughter, anger, fear, or surprise.


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Sodium Bicarbonate

A salt composed of sodium and bicarbonate ions, commonly known as baking soda, used widely in baking, cleaning, and as an antacid.

Carbon Dioxide Bubbles

Gas bubbles consisting of carbon dioxide, commonly observed when a carbonated drink is opened or during certain chemical reactions.

Dichlorobutanoic Acid

An organic compound consisting of a four-carbon chain carboxylic acid with two chlorine atoms attached, used in various chemical syntheses and potentially as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals or pesticides.

Acidity

A measure of how many hydrogen ions are present in a solution, reflecting its capability to donate protons.

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