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2. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which repetitive pauses in breathing, periods of shallow breathing, or collapse of the upper airway during sleep results in poor ventilation and sleep disruption. [ 10][ 11] Each pause in breathing can last for a few seconds to a few minutes and occurs many times a night. [ 1]

3. Obstructive sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   Obstructive sleep apnea ( OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder and is characterized by recurrent episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway leading to reduced or absent breathing during sleep. These episodes are termed "apneas" with complete or near-complete cessation of breathing, or "hypopneas" when ...

4. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Continuous positive airway pressure ( CPAP) is a form of positive airway pressure (PAP) ventilation in which a constant level of pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is continuously applied to the upper respiratory tract of a person. The application of positive pressure may be intended to prevent upper airway collapse, as occurs in ...

5. Upper airway resistance syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Upper airway resistance syndrome ( UARS) is a sleep disorder characterized by the narrowing of the airway that can cause disruptions to sleep. [1] [2] The symptoms include unrefreshing sleep, fatigue, sleepiness, chronic insomnia, and difficulty concentrating. UARS can be diagnosed by polysomnograms capable of detecting Respiratory Effort ...

6. Excessive daytime sleepiness - Wikipedia

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   Excessive daytime sleepiness ( EDS) is characterized by persistent sleepiness and often a general lack of energy, even during the day after apparently adequate or even prolonged nighttime sleep. EDS can be considered as a broad condition encompassing several sleep disorders where increased sleep is a symptom, or as a symptom of another ...

7. 7 Ways to Sleep Better on a Cruise Ship - AOL

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   Best 'waves' to sleep better on a cruise. To ensure good sleep on a cruise, experts suggest moving mindfully, choosing a central cabin, blocking out light with an eye mask, using sound machines or ...