Your grandfather is having quite a bit of difficulty sleeping. Your grandmother told you that he sometimes stops breathing for 1

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Your grandfather is having quite a bit of difficulty sleeping. Your grandmother told you that he sometimes stops breathing for 1

0 seconds or longer several times during the course of a typical night. What is the most common treatment for this difficulty?

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blsea [12.9K] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-26T00:16:36+03:00

Answer: the problem is called sleep apnea. To treat sleep apnea, a continuous positive airway pressure device is used

Explanation:

The treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP). CPAP is a mask that fits over the nose and/or mouth, and gently blows air into the airway to help keep it open during sleep.