sleep apnea
noun
: apnea that recurs during sleep and is caused especially by obstruction of the airway or a disturbance in the brain's respiratory center
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Even so, Kuhlmann said users should approach Apple’s sleep apnea data with some caution, as readings could be erroneous.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
Though the specific technologies behind hearing aids and sleep apnea detection are not new, the introduction of these features in mainstream wearable devices that are consumer friendly and have high brand loyalty is unprecedented.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
But Apple focused much of its presentation on the device’s ability to detect signs of sleep apnea.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2024
The watch will be able to monitor for sleep apnea, though the function is pending FDA approval.
—Jonathan Limehouse, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2024
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
Though the specific technologies behind hearing aids and sleep apnea detection are not new, the introduction of these features in mainstream wearable devices that are consumer friendly and have high brand loyalty is unprecedented.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
But Apple focused much of its presentation on the device’s ability to detect signs of sleep apnea.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2024
The watch will be able to monitor for sleep apnea, though the function is pending FDA approval.
—Jonathan Limehouse, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Sleep apnea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20apnea. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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