Glossary

Apnea

Apnea

Apnoe·Also: Atemstillstand, Atempause

Apnoea refers to a temporary stopping of breathing. In sleep apnoea, such pauses in breathing occur repeatedly during sleep, which can lead to restless sleep and daytime sleepiness.

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