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what is obstructive sleep apnea Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep . Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound causes of obstructive sleep apnea Sleep apnea has many different possible causes. In adults, the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea is excess weight and obesity , which is associated with soft tissue of the mouth and throat . During sleep, when throat and tongue muscles are more relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea Signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include: Excessive daytime sleepiness Loud snoring Observed episodes of breathing cessation during sleep Abrupt awakenings accompan...