Also called - Obstructive Sleep Apnea

It is an upper airway condition seen during sleep.

The pharynx closes slightly during inspiration.

Breathing is interrupted while you sleep, and the result is long pauses in-between breathes.

The individual may wake immediately while taking a gasping breath

Episodes reoccur throughout the night

The individual typically will not remember waking

Risk factors
•   Alcohol consumption prior to sleeping
•   Nasal obstruction
•   Obesity
•   Hypothyroidism
•   Smoking
•   Middle age men

Symptoms
-    Fatigue
-    Headaches
-    Weight gain
-    Impotence
-    Snoring
-    Restlessness while asleep
-    Depression

Oxygen saturation falls dramatically while on a sleep study

Treatment
•         Weight loss
•         Avoid alcohol
•         Nasal continuous positive airway pressure [CPAP]
•         Surgical procedure