Assertion: sleep apnea's condition | /r/Synonym | hypoxemia
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text: Oxygen therapy is sometimes used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), due to a condition called hypoxemia that can result from overnight interruptions in breathing.
text: If a doctor suspects you have sleep apnea, they'll likely send you for a sleep study in a sleep laboratory to confirm the diagnosis, although it is sometimes possible to complete the study in your own home.﻿﻿ Because OSA can cause your oxygen levels to drop while you sleep (a condition called hypoxemia or hypoxia), your doctor may prescribe supplemental oxygen for you to use while you sleep.