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What is hypopnea?

April 26, 2017hypopnea

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What is hypopnea?

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Hypopnea is an episode of diminished breathing during sleep, caused by a partial airway obstruction, and resulting in arousal. Usually accompanied by at least a 4% decrease in O2 saturation. Hypopneas may be as serious as apneas and have the same troublesome effects.