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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Important things to know

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By Nneka Nwosu.

Sleep disordered breathing is an umbrella term for several chronic respiratory conditions that cause breathing difficulty during sleep. It ranges from simple snoring to complete cessation of breathing.

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