Bouncing on Words

Sleep Apnea is the temporary cessation of breathing caused by an obstruction of the air passage, and is often characterized by excessive snoring.. This occurs when the soft palate relaxes and the uvula (soft tissue attached to the soft palate) collapses, causing air obstruction and cessation of air flow for several seconds. Those who suffer sleep apnea have often been advised to use oral appliances, undergo surgery or purchase expensive Continuous Positive Air Pressure machines. This sleeping condition is new to me, and I was surprised to know about this. This is also something that we should be alarmed of!