Sentences with phrase «complete airway obstructions»

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The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, which is characterized by repetitive episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction occurring during sleep.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep - related breathing disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction occurring during sleep.