A respiratory condition, interrupted breathing that may occur in preterm and low birthweight babies.

This is a relatively rare but serious sleep disorder.  In sleep apnea, the individual stops breathing while asleep.  There are two main reasons for apnea attacks.  One reason is that the brain fails to send a "breathe" signal to the diaphragm and other breathing muscles, thus causing breathing to stop.  The other reason is that muscles at the top of the throat become too relaxed, allowing the windpipe to partially close, thereby forcing the breathing muscles to pull harder on incoming air, which causes the airway to completely collapse.  During an apnea, the oxygen level of the blood drops dramatically, leading to the secretion of emergency hormones.  This reaction causes the sleeper to awaken in order to begin breathing again.  Apnea, in most cases, has been found to be an inherited trait.

The condition of not breathing.

a gap or pause in breathing

temporary suspension of respiration

Lack of breathing for longer than 15 or 20 seconds. It's common in preemies, whose brains aren't fully developed. The muscles that control breathing depend on the brain for instructions on when to take the next breath. The brain of a preemie sometimes makes mistakes and doesn't get the right message to the lungs.

a complete absence of respirations

A term used to describe the absence or prolonged pause in breathing Apnea monitor: A device that monitors breathing patterns through electrode patches placed on the chest.  The machine alarms if the time between breaths becomes too long.

stoppage of air flow for longer than ten seconds before the child starts breathing again.

Occurs when a infant/child stops breathing for more than 20 seconds.

Lack of air movement into the lungs. This can be due either to an infant not trying to take breaths (central apnea), or an obstruction of the airway causing air flow to cease despite the infant making attempts to breathe (obstructive apnea). Both the central and obstructive types of apnea are very common in premature infants. Central apnea in prematures is referred to as "apnea of prematurity", and is often treated with caffeine.

(or "A&B" ) An episode in which the infant has a pause in breathing greater than 20 seconds. This may result in color change and a slow heart rate (bradycardia). Apnea is very common in premature infants.

temporary stoppage of breathing.

A condition in which a person momentarily stops breathing during sleep. Measured by times per hour to determine severity. Also called sleep apnea.

The state of breath-holding. Freedivers are apneic throughout the duration of their dive.

Also known as Sleep Apnea. This is a disorder caused when loose tissues of the throat hang across the airway during sleep, obstructing airflow. Typically the result is profound snoring. Often sufferers may stop breathing for periods, causing blood oxygen levels to drop. This can result in death, either directly by asphyxiation, or indirectly through many different means. This is pertinent to gout because when oxygen levels drop off, cells in the body begin to disintegrate (die) and in so doing, they give off Uric Acid. Many Gout sufferers have undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea. As awareness of this correlation grows among medical professionals, more and more Gout patients are being tested and treated for OSA.

a period of time during which breathing stops or is markedly reduced

A sleep disorder in which the sufferer stops breathing for several seconds during sleep and during which the heart slows down. Snoring is common in patients with sleep apnea.

Extended periods when breathing stops during sleep

a disorder that affects breathing during sleep. Apnea can be life-threatening by cutting off your breath and putting strain on the heart.

derived from Greek translated as "want of breath;" episodes of non-respiration during sleep that last at least 10 seconds. See central, chronic, or mixed sleep apnea.

a breathing pause that lasts longer than 15-20 seconds.

A pause of over 20 seconds in an infant's breathing pattern.

Literally means "no breath"; the cessation of airflow at the nostrils and mouth for at least 10 seconds.

Cessation of respiration; inability to get one's breath.

A disorder in which breathing stops for periods longer than 10 seconds during sleep; can be caused by failure of the automatic respiratory center to respond to elevated blood levels of carbon dioxide.

A possibly life-threatening condition in which breathing stops, for either a short or long period of time.

A pause in breathing for longer than 10-20 seconds.

Premature babies and babies with other medical conditions sometimes do not breathe regularly. A baby may take a long breath, then a short one, then pause for 5 to 10 seconds before starting to breathe normally. This is called periodic breathing. It usually is not harmful, and the baby will outgrow it. However, premature and sick babies also may stop breathing for 15 to 20 seconds or more. This interruption in breathing is called apnea, and it may be accompanied by a slow heart rate, also called bradycardia. Babies in the NICU are constantly monitored for apnea and bradycardia (often called “A's and B's”). Sensors on the baby's chest send information about his breathing and heart rate to a machine located near the incubator. If a baby stops breathing, an alarm will begin beeping. A nurse will stimulate the baby to start breathing by patting him or touching the soles of his feet. After these apnea episodes, the neonatologist might consider giving the baby medicine or using equipment, such as C-PAP (continuous positive airway pressure; delivery of air to a baby's lungs through either small tubes in the baby's nose or through a tube inserted into the windpipe).

Complete cessation of airflow at the nose and / or mouth.

Apnea is a technical term for suspension of external breathing. During apnea there is no movement of the muscles of respiration and the volume of the lungs initially remains unchanged. Derived from Greek translated as "want of breath;" episodes of non-respiration during sleep that last at least 10 seconds.

(AHI) (RDI or Respiratory Disturbance Index) The frequency of abnormal respiratory events per hour of sleep. These events are classified as Apneas or Hypopneas. Apnea is when breathing (airflow) stops for 10 seconds or more. Hypopnea is a partial blockage of airflow resulting in arousal and a possible drop in oxygen level. An AHI of 45 would indicate that the patient is experiencing complete or partial airflow blockage 45 times per hour.

the absence of spontaneous respiration.

when breathing stops for more than 5-10 seconds

A condition in which breathing stops briefly during sleep, temporarily reducing the amount of oxygen that is taken in.

temporary stop in breathing, sleep apnea

a Greek word that means "without breath," clinically defined as a cessation of breath that lasts for at least ten seconds.

Where there is no breathing for longer than 20 seconds.

"not breathing".

Pause in breathing that lasts 20 seconds or longer.

Absence of breathing.

A disorder which is potentially fatal in which a person who is asleep may stop breathing multiple times for more than 10 seconds. A general dentist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon treats this disorder.

Cessation of breathing.

A temporary pause in one's breathing pattern. Sleep apnea consists of repeated episodes of temporary pauses in breathing during sleep.

Temporaty cessation of bleeding. May result from reduction in stim uli to the respiratory center. Occurs in young infants or adults with restrictive problems

Apnea, apnoea, or apnœa (Greek απνοια, from α-, privative, πνεειν, to breathe) is a technical term for suspension of external breathing. During apnea there is no movement of the muscles of respiration and the volume of the lungs initially remains unchanged. Depending on the patency of the airways there may or may not be a flow of gas between the lungs and the environment; gas exchange within the lungs and cellular respiration is not affected.