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Central apnoea

中枢性呼吸暂停

An event involving temporarily insufficient respiratory drive or effort.

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55 · Snoring, sleep apnoea and daytime sleepiness

Snoring reflects airflow and tissue vibration. Sleep apnoea involves recurrent breathing abnormalities and their consequences; sound, oxygen readings, and daytime symptoms answer different questions.

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