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The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure

You might think of snoring as a harmless nighttime annoyance. But if you snore loudly, wake up gasping, or feel exhausted after a full night in bed, your body may be sending a warning. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your airway repeatedly collapses or becomes blocked during sleep. It is closely…