Breathing Disorders In Sleep: Sleep Disorders
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Breathing disorders in sleep
Although relaxed and steady breathing is natural for many sleepers, some people snore so loudly that they literally wake the neighbors. Loud snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea, a life-threatening condition marked by frequent interruptions in breathing. In most cases, however, people who snore only suffer from simple snoring produced when the muscles of the airways relax during sleep — a condition that doesn't cause medical complications but may be disruptive to other people sleeping nearby.
| Last updated: | January 23, 2007 |
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