Obstructive sleep apnea is a form of sleep apnea in which a person's airway becomes blocked during sleep, preventing air from entering the lungs.

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Sleep apnea is classified into two forms: obstructive sleep apnea, which involves a blocked airway during sleep, and central sleep apnea, which involves disrupted brain signals that regulate breathing.

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Central Sleep Apnea is a Recurring occurrence of sleep apnea during sleep.

Central Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Central sleep apnea is a form of sleep apnea in which disrupted brain signals that regulate breathing lead to periods of interrupted breathing.

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