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Apnea
Apnea is a symptom in which a person stops breathing for a period of time (about 10-20 seconds) and then starts breathing again. Babies can get apnea from some types of infections. Adults can have sleep apnea, often related to loud snoring and some blockage of the airway.
Is a type of:Respiratory disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Body locations
Chest
Sleep apnea
Condition
Central apnea
Condition
Is Symptom of
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
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Bronchiolitis
Condition
RSV
Condition
Generalized seizures in children
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Seizure disorder
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Patent ductus arteriosus
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Whooping cough
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