sleep apnea
noun
: apnea that recurs during sleep and is caused especially by obstruction of the airway or a disturbance in the brain's respiratory center
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In 2022, Chambliss suffered from tonsillitis and sleep apnea.
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Bomani Jones, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Still, the findings open compelling new avenues of investigation into how GLP-1 drugs’ anti-inflammatory effects may help with other conditions such as heart failure, sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease, Said says.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Bomani Jones, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Still, the findings open compelling new avenues of investigation into how GLP-1 drugs’ anti-inflammatory effects may help with other conditions such as heart failure, sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease, Said says.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
To improve your sleep, the organization suggests minimizing disruptions before bed (yes, including screens) and talking to your doctor to solve any potential issues like sleep apnea.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sleep apnea
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“Sleep apnea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20apnea. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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