| obstructive apnea |
temporary cessation (stopping) of breathing due to a problem related to an obstruction or blockage of oxygen getting to the lungs. Usually due to structural problems of the face and/or neck. In the skeletal dysplasias, common causes include small nasal passages, redundant pharyngeal tissue, large tonsils and/or adenoids.
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| obstructive apnea |
stoppage of air flow for several seconds because of an obstruction in the upper airway.
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