Sleep apnea is a medical condition, which makes it difficult to sleep for
some, as they are not breathing correctly, while for others, it can mean
listening to snoring for quite a long time. Sleep apnea is most commonly
also called ‘obstructive’ sleep apnea, which is the condition where you,
as the person sleeping, stop breathing. As you stop breathing, you are
not resting correctly, and this reduces the oxygen in the blood while you
are sleeping.
The condition known as ‘obstructive’ sleep apnea is often caused by too
much tissue in the airway, in your throat or in your nose. It may also be
caused by tonsils that are enlarged, or a tongue-relaxing problem.
Additionally, you could have a jaw problem that is not allowing you to
breathe properly while you are sleeping.
