A state where a person, usually a baby or an adult asleep, inadvertently and momentarily stops breathing.
When the muscles in the back of your throat relax too much, it causes obstructivesleep apnea, which prevents normal breathing.
The tongue, tonsils, uvula, the triangular piece of tissue hanging from the soft palate, and the back of your mouth's roof (soft palate) are all supported by these muscles.
Although they are effective, CPAP and oral appliances are not a cure for sleep apnea.
Losing weight or having surgery to remove extra tissue from the palate or throat are the only surefire ways to permanently cure yourself of the problem.
Surgery is typically considered a last resort because it can have negative side effects.