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Obstructive sleep apnea

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Sleep apnea

Alternative Names: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Apnea - sleep apnea syndrome Prevention: Weight reduction and avoiding alcohol and sedatives may help some individuals. Children with very large adenoids and tonsils may develop obstructive sleep apnea and its associated problems, and should have a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

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