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Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get very shallow. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea. It causes your airway to collapse or become blocked during sleep. Normal breathing starts again with a snort or choking sound. People with sleep apnea often snore... https://medlineplus.gov/sleepapnea.html
MedlinePlus matched the above topic(s) to ICD-10-CM G47.30. ICD-10-CM stands for the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition.
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