Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by repeated episodes of collapse or partial collapse of the pharyngeal airway, usually resulting from obstruction by soft tissue in the rear of the throat.

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• Person: Colten HR, Altevogt BM Organization: National Academies Press
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