obstructive sleep apnea

A sleep apnea that is characterized by repeated collapse and obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, which results in reduced airflow (hypopnea) or complete airflow cessation (apnea), oxygen desaturation, and arousals from sleep.

Signs and symptoms

• Focal impaired awareness seizure
• Snoring
• Excessive daytime somnolence
• Anosmia

Medications that may treat it

modafinil

Also known as: obstructive sleep apnea syndrome