Obstructive sleep apnea, also called OSA, is one of the most widespread types of sleep apnea, affecting an estimated 22 million Americans—and what’s worse is that several million more cases remain completely undiagnosed! The condition is characterized by blockage that occurs in a patient’s airway during sleep, which causes them to wake up and normalize their breathing at the cost of deep sleep. Part of why this condition is so prevalent is due to various misconceptions and misunderstandings about how it influences a person’s sleep. Here are a few myths about sleep apnea that have made their way around that you certainly don’t want to be fooled into believing.
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