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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Posted February 12, 2016 by Robert Hooper

Sleep apnea caused by obstruction of the upper airway during sleep.

Graphic display of Obstructive Apnea over three minutes of sleep.

Sleep Apnea

Actual recording of sleep showing Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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