Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea, and occurs when the muscles in your throat become blocked (“obstructed”) while you sleep. Another type of sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, happens when there’s a disconnect between your brain and muscles.
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