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What could be causing my nighttime gasping for breath?

Sudden gasps for air at night can be alarming. Explore how allergies, blocked airways, or more serious sleep and heart problems might be involved.

Is there a link between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea?

Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea often occur together, especially in people with extra weight. Learn how one condition may influence the other.

Sleep apnea linked to mental health conditions in middle and older age

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), marked by breathing pauses during sleep, is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A 2025 study found that people at high risk for OSA also had about 40% higher odds of depression and other mental health conditions.

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