Millions of Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that causes people to experience frequent pauses in their breathing that last ten seconds or more. Well, it may surprise you to learn that out of all those affected, up to 80% are undiagnosed. That’s primarily because there are several misconceptions about the disorder that keep people from getting a diagnosis and seeking much-needed treatment. With that in mind, read on as we debunk the five most common sleep apnea myths.
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