You observe an obese inpatient breathing while he is sleeping. From time to time the patient seems to stop breathing completely, and then to gasp loudly and snore while struggling to breathe. His breathing pattern suggests to you:

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The question describes an obese patient who snores, then obstructs his airway and struggles to overcome the obstruction.

You Observe an Obese Inpatient Breathing While He Is Sleeping