What is Sleep Apnea and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a debilitating and often life-threatening condition that affects 18 million people in the U.S. alone. OSA occurs when tissue in the upper airways blocks the breathing passages. There are three types of sleep apnea —obstructive, central, and mixed, however, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common. The National Institute of Health estimates that 2 percent of women and 4 percent of men over the age of 35 have sleep apnea in conjunction with excessive daytime sleepiness.
