Filed under: Sleep Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially
serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and
starts during sleep. Several types of sleep apnea exist, but the
most common type is obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when
your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway
during sleep. The most noticeable sign of obstructive sleep
apnea is snoring. Anyone can develop obstructive sleep apnea,
although it most commonly affects middle-aged and older adults
and people who are overweight. Obstructive sleep apnea treatment
may involve using a device to keep your airway open or using a
mouthpiece to thrust your jaw forward during sleep. Some undergo
a procedure to change the structure of their nose, mouth or
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