What Is Sleep Apnea

What Is Sleep Apne? Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by a reduction or cessation (pause of breathing, airflow) during sleep. It is common among adults but rare among children. There are two types of sleep apnea, the more common obstructive sleep apnea and the less common central sleep apnea, both of which will be described later in this article. Although a diagnosis of sleep apnea often will be suspected on the basis of a person's history. Sleep Apnea Houston has leading edge daignostic test and technology to provide our Neuromuscular Specialist the best environment to treat the disorder. The treatment of sleep apnea may be either surgical or nonsurgical.

 


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