10 Causes of Hypersomnia
Cause #8: Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder where there is shallow breathing or pauses in breathing during sleep. Each pause can range from several seconds to minutes with it occurring many times a night. It is usually associated with loud snoring and choking before breathing resumes.
This leads to excessive daytime sleepiness and tiredness during the day. In children, it can cause issues in school where teachers complain that these children often fall asleep in class and have issues paying attention. Sleep apnea can be divided into obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and a combination of both.
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