Snoring, the result of the vibration of respiratory structures caused by the irregular flow of air, is a previously-thought harmless condition that has recently been gaining recognition as a marker for heart disease.
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Sleep apnea
Central sleep apnea
Hyperventilation syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Nocturnal asthma
Asthma
Shift work sleep disorder