Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common type is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which occurs when throat muscles relax and block the airway. Central Sleep Apnea occurs when the brain doesn't send proper signals to breathing muscles. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and daytime fatigue that affects work and driving safety.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder causing repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, leading to poor rest and serious health risks if untreated.