Is that daytime sleepiness obstructive sleep apnea?
As many as 18 million people in the United States are struggling with this condition.
If a few extra Zs don't relieve your daytime sleepiness now and then, you may be struggling with a condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It causes people to stop breathing periodically while they sleep.
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