Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by overwhelming bouts of excessive daytime sleepiness and brief uncontrollable episodes of sleep that are called microsleeps or sleep attacks.

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the airway during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels, not primarily by excessive daytime sleepiness or sleep attacks.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Is Characterized by Overwhelming Bouts of Excessive