Because it inflames upper-airway tissues, smoking often leads to obstructive sleep apnoea. Alcohol and sedatives can worsen apnoea as well; acting as muscle relaxants, they make the airway smaller.
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Apnoea
//ˈæp.ni.ə//
Synonyms for "apnoea" (52 found)
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People who suffer from apnoea may get some relief by sleeping on one side instead of on the back or by elevating the upper body during sleep.
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Apnoea is a medical term which comes from Greek; it literally means "without breath".
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