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Sleep Apnea: What is it and how is it diagnosed

by Sleep Center of Middle Tennessee | Aug 18, 2017

So what exactly is sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is defined as a partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep. When the muscles around the neck relax during sleep, it puts pressure of the airway and causes it to collapse. As it partially...

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