# sleep apnea

A condition in which the throat repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep, briefly stopping or reducing breathing. Loud snoring, gasping and daytime sleepiness are common signs.

## Where it comes up

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- [Why do I keep waking up at 3am?](https://nitez.com/waking-at-3am)
- [How can I help my child sleep?](https://nitez.com/children-and-sleep)
- [Why can’t my teenager fall asleep before midnight?](https://nitez.com/teenagers-and-sleep)
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- [Should I worry about my partner’s snoring?](https://nitez.com/snoring-partner)
- [Why do I keep having nightmares?](https://nitez.com/nightmares)
- [Why is my sleep so bad during menopause?](https://nitez.com/menopause-and-sleep)
- [What makes a bedroom good for sleep?](https://nitez.com/the-bedroom)

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