Assertion: sleep apnea's episode | /r/CapableOf | affect tissue
Facets:
value: within the throat
type: LOCATION
value: at the base of the tongue
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: These episodes are due to the partial or complete collapse of the upper airway, affecting tissues within the throat (like tonsils, adenoids, or the soft palate) or at the base of the tongue.