Definitions for "Sleep Apnea"
A sleep disorder marked by rapid bursts of wakefulness, caused by temporary closure of the airway in the throat.
a condition in which breathing stops for very short periods of time during sleep
Often a complication of prematurity, sleep apnea refers to periods in which a baby stops breathing. Some full-term infants may also have periods of apnea, a factor that has been associated with SIDS (adults can also have sleep apnea).
a dangerous and progressive sleep disorder which gets worse as you age
a potentially dangerous
a condition which is more common than is realised (even some doctors do not always recognise it)