In Obstructive Sleep Apnea the Sleeper's Airway Becomes Narrowed or Blocked

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In obstructive sleep apnea the sleeper's airway becomes narrowed or blocked. This causes very shallow breathing or repeated pauses in breathing. Sleep apnea episodes can occur 300 or more times over the course of a night.

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