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Can episodes of sleep apnea occur in the time before rem sleep begins?
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Yes: Sleep apnea a can occur at any phase of sleep. They tend to happen more frequently in the rapid eye movement (rem) stage of sleeping where your muscles are more relaxed. A sleep study, or polysomnogram, can determine if you have obstructive sleep apnea and the stages of sleep they most occur in, in addition to if your oxygen levels drop or your body isn't sending signals to breathe.
Answered 8/4/2013
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Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea is defined as stopping breathing for more than 10 seconds and can occur at any time during sleep.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: Have a sleep study and they can monitor you during sleep in different stages.
Answered 9/25/2013
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