When a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
their airway collapses multiple times during each hour of sleep, causing them to briefly stop breathing. As a result of these lapses in breathing, they are likely to experience snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and trouble focusing. Obstructive sleep apnea also comes with an increased risk of other health problems, like stroke and heart attack.
Merck Manual
More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights.See Full Reference
When a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
their airway collapses multiple times during each hour of sleep, causing them to briefly stop breathing. As a result of these lapses in breathing, they are likely to experience snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and trouble focusing. Obstructive sleep apnea also comes with an increased risk of other health problems, like stroke and heart attack.
Merck Manual
More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights.See Full Reference
When a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
their airway collapses multiple times during each hour of sleep, causing them to briefly stop breathing. As a result of these lapses in breathing, they are likely to experience snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and trouble focusing. Obstructive sleep apnea also comes with an increased risk of other health problems, like stroke and heart attack.
Merck Manual
More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights.See Full Reference
When a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
their airway collapses multiple times during each hour of sleep, causing them to briefly stop breathing. As a result of these lapses in breathing, they are likely to experience snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and trouble focusing. Obstructive sleep apnea also comes with an increased risk of other health problems, like stroke and heart attack.
Merck Manual
More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights.See Full Reference
When a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
their airway collapses multiple times during each hour of sleep, causing them to briefly stop breathing. As a result of these lapses in breathing, they are likely to experience snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and trouble focusing. Obstructive sleep apnea also comes with an increased risk of other health problems, like stroke and heart attack.
Merck Manual
More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights.See Full Reference
When a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
their airway collapses multiple times during each hour of sleep, causing them to briefly stop breathing. As a result of these lapses in breathing, they are likely to experience snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and trouble focusing. Obstructive sleep apnea also comes with an increased risk of other health problems, like stroke and heart attack.
Merck Manual
More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights.See Full Reference
When a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
their airway collapses multiple times during each hour of sleep, causing them to briefly stop breathing. As a result of these lapses in breathing, they are likely to experience snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and trouble focusing. Obstructive sleep apnea also comes with an increased risk of other health problems, like stroke and heart attack.
their airway collapses multiple times during each hour of sleep, causing them to briefly stop breathing. As a result of these lapses in breathing, they are likely to experience snoring, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and trouble focusing. Obstructive sleep apnea also comes with an increased risk of other health problems, like stroke and heart attack.
Merck Manual
More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights.See Full Reference
Merck Manual
More than 2 million healthcare providers around the world choose UpToDate to help make appropriate care decisions and drive better health outcomes. UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights.See Full Reference
References
1. Strohl, K. P. (2020, September). Sleep apnea. Merck Manual Consumer Version., Retrieved November 21, 2021, from
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/lung-and-airway-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea
2. Strohl, K. P. (2020, September). Sleep apnea. Merck Manual Consumer Version., Retrieved November 21, 2021, from
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/lung-and-airway-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea
3. Strohl, K. P. (2020, September). Sleep apnea. Merck Manual Consumer Version., Retrieved November 21, 2021, from
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/lung-and-airway-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea
4. Strohl, K. P. (2020, September). Sleep apnea. Merck Manual Consumer Version., Retrieved November 21, 2021, from
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/lung-and-airway-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea