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What is apnea?
The complete discontinuation or near discontinuation of breathing for at least 10 seconds
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What is snoring?
The result of the tissues in the upper airway vibrating during inhalation
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What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Complete obstruction of the airway during sleep characterized by loud snoring, fragmented sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness
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What is a PAP Machine?
The gold standard for OSA
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What is non-rapid eye movement?
Phase of sleep defined as "a quiet brain in a quiet body"
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