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Obstructive sleep apnea: Blocked upper airway

Obstructive sleep apnea: Blocked upper airway

Picture of a normal airway and a blocked upper airway (obstructive sleep apnea)

Blocked or narrowed airways in your nose, mouth, or throat can cause sleep apnea. Your airway can become blocked when your throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep.

Last Updated: December 8, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
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