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What is Sleep Apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder in which pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep occur more often than normal. Each pause can last for a few seconds to a few minutes and can happen many times a night. There are four main types of sleep apnoea:
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