Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form, and it develops when there's a blockage of the airways.

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停是最常见的类型，发生于呼吸道阻塞时。

Obstructive sleep apnea is usually caused by blockages in the airway and is mainly characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep.

阻塞型睡眠呼吸中止症通常是由气道阻塞造成，主要的特征就是睡眠时呼吸暂停。

Individuals can have obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, or features of both.

该病可分为阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停、中枢性睡眠呼吸暂停，或者混合型。

So what puts someone at risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea?

所以，什么原因会让一个人有阻塞型睡眠呼吸中止的风险？

Many researchers see weight loss as a solution to obstructive sleep apnea.

许多研究者认为减重是解决阻塞型睡眠呼吸中止症的一种方式。

But loud, chronic snoring is one sign of a sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea.

但响亮、长期的打鼾可能是睡眠障碍的征兆：即一般所知的阻塞型睡眠呼吸中止症。

And this is why obstructive sleep apnea can be linked to hypertension and other cardiovascular problems.

这就是为什么阻塞型睡眠呼吸中止症会被连结到高血压及其他心血管问题。

Some people with obstructive sleep apnea can benefit from custom made oral mouthpieces that help improve airflow during sleep.

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停患者可获益定制的口腔装置，这种装置有助于改善夜间睡眠时的通气状态。

And one of the main contributors to obstructive sleep apnea is weight gain because more tissue around the neck can constrict the airway.

造成阻塞型睡眠呼吸中止症的主因之一是体重增加，因为脖子周围有更多软组织会压缩气道。

For people who have a milder condition, mouth and throat exercises have been shown to alleviate obstructive sleep apnea in some preliminary trials.

至于症状较轻的人，在初期的试验中发现，嘴巴及喉咙的运动有助于减轻阻塞型睡眠呼吸中止症。

If you're experiencing obstructive sleep apnea, you might stop breathing for 10 or more seconds before waking, sometimes without realizing it, to catch your breath.

如果你发生了阻塞型睡眠呼吸中止，你在醒来之前可能会停止呼吸十秒钟以上，有时自己都不知道，接着才继续呼吸。

Without restricting access to food, a child with Prader-Willi can becomes morbidly obese, which can lead to other conditions like type II diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea.

如果不限制食物摄入，普拉德-威利综合征患儿会出现病理性肥胖，产生其他并发症，如2型糖尿病或阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停。

No matter the puzzle pieces that add up to a person snoring, it could be a sign of a bigger issue known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA.

不管一个人打鼾的原因是什么，它可能是阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合症这一更大问题的征兆。

And specific conditions - like narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and depression - can elevate your risk of REM abnormalities, Dr. Dasgupta said.

达斯古普塔博士说，特定的情况——如发作性睡病、阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停和抑郁症——可能会增加快速眼动睡眠异常的风险。

And this is why obstructive sleep apnea can be linked to hypertension and other cardiovascular problems. Your difficulty breathing and poor-quality rest may also lead to headaches, decreased concentration, and chronic fatigue.

这就是为什么阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停可能与高血压和其他心血管问题有关。呼吸困难和休息质量差也可能导致头痛、注意力下降和慢性疲劳。