Conditions
OSA
obstructive sleep apnea
Repeated pauses in breathing during sleep caused by airway collapse. CPAP is the usual therapy.
How it gets tested
Tested as the condition CPAP is associated with, and in preoperative-assessment items as a risk factor.
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