American Sleep Apnea Association | Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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American Sleep Apnea Association | Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, arises from what is basically a mechanical problem. During sleep the patient's tongue falls back against his or her soft palate, and the soft palate and uvula fall back against the back of the throat, effectively closing the airway.

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dtaub Daniel I. Taub, DDS, MD

Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, arises from what is basically a mechanical problem. During sleep the patient's tongue falls back against his or her soft palate, and the soft palate and uvula fall back against the back of the throat, effectively closing the airway.

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