Scott Bodell

Sleep Apnea 

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medical illustration of Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing, or periods of shallow breathing during sleep. This illustration depicts obstructive sleep apnea in which the patient is asleep on his/her back and the airway is blocked by the back of the tongue.
Next medical illustration of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) may be caused by tiny otolyth crystals which break free and float inside the inner ear's semicircular canals, causing dizziness. A doctor may conduct the Dix-Hallpike maneuver to diagnose or rule out this condition. Uncontrollable eye movement, called nystagmus, is another indicator. Radiology may also be warranted to rule out other causes of vertigo.

Vertigo Causes and Diagnosis

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing, or periods of shallow breathing during sleep. This illustration depicts obstructive sleep apnea in which the patient is asleep on his/her back and the airway is blocked by the back of the tongue.

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