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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

posted in Provider, Sleep Basics on July 4, 2026 by Waiz Wasey, MD

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where your airway repeatedly collapses or narrows during sleep, blocking or reducing airflow even though your body keeps trying to breathe. Each blockage can last 10 seconds or longer and is often followed by a gasp, snort, or brief awakening as your brain signals you to reopen… Continue reading →

What Is Snoring? A Complete Guide

posted in Sleep Basics on July 3, 2026 by Waiz Wasey, MD

Snoring happens when air can’t move freely through your nose and throat while you sleep. As you breathe in, air squeezes through a narrowed space at the back of your throat. This makes the soft tissue there, especially your soft palate, vibrate. That vibration is what creates the sound. It’s incredibly common. Somewhere between 20… Continue reading →

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