Illustration of a cross-section through the upper respiratory tract of a patient with sleep apnoea. Sleep apnoea is a lack of oxygen caused by a patient's muscles relaxing and restricting the airways during sleep. It results in interrupted breathing that frequently wakes the patient and is a cause of snoring. Sleep apnoea is treated by the patient wearing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device while sleeping to maintain the airway. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Fuller, Nicolle R. |
Bildgröße: | 6202 px × 2800 px |
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