sleep apnea
noun
: apnea that recurs during sleep and is caused especially by obstruction of the airway or a disturbance in the brain's respiratory center
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Obstructive sleep apnea, common in men with ED, contributes to intermittent hypoxia, which impairs endothelial health and suppresses testosterone.
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
People with certain medical conditions, including sleep apnea and GERD, should avoid sleeping on their backs.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
From new devices for sleep apnea to drugs for cancer, to creams for chronic itching and drops for improved eyesight, advances are underway that hold promise.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Chronic conditions: Many conditions, including kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and thyroid disorders, may contribute to high blood pressure.45
Sedentary lifestyle: Having a low level of physical activity increases the risk of hypertension.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 30 May 2025
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
People with certain medical conditions, including sleep apnea and GERD, should avoid sleeping on their backs.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
From new devices for sleep apnea to drugs for cancer, to creams for chronic itching and drops for improved eyesight, advances are underway that hold promise.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Chronic conditions: Many conditions, including kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and thyroid disorders, may contribute to high blood pressure.45
Sedentary lifestyle: Having a low level of physical activity increases the risk of hypertension.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 30 May 2025
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“Sleep apnea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20apnea. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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