US Medical Term · conditions
Sleep Apnea
Apnea del sueño
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Sleep Apnea |
| Spanish (Español) | Apnea del sueño |
| Chinese (中文) | 睡眠呼吸中止症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 수면 무호흡증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ngưng thở khi ngủ |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sleep Apnea |
| Portuguese (Português) | Apneia do sono |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ภาวะหยุดหายใจขณะหลับ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 睡眠時無呼吸症候群 |
What it means
Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea, occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the airway. Symptoms include loud snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and difficulty concentrating. Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Diagnosis is made with a sleep study. The most effective treatment is continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, which keeps the airway open. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My partner says I stop breathing at night and I think I may have sleep apnea.
Mi pareja dice que dejo de respirar por las noches y creo que podría tener apnea del sueño.
Can I get a home sleep study to be diagnosed with sleep apnea?
¿Puedo hacerme un estudio del sueño en casa para que me diagnostiquen apnea del sueño?
I was prescribed a CPAP machine and need help adjusting to using it.
Me recetaron una máquina CPAP y necesito ayuda para acostumbrarme a usarla.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
G47 Sleep disordersRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026