apne

Apne is a term that can refer to several related concepts, most often as a misspelling or variant of apnea (also spelled apnoea). In medical terminology, apnea denotes a temporary cessation of breathing. It can be classified as obstructive apnea (airflow blocked despite respiratory effort), central apnea (no respiratory effort from the brain), or mixed/complex apnea. Causes include sleep-disordered breathing, certain medical conditions, high altitude, or medications. Diagnosis is typically based on clinical history and sleep studies such as polysomnography. Treatments vary by type and severity, and may include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), dental devices, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

In French usage, apnée is the standard word for this concept. It is also used in sports terminology to denote breath-hold diving, as in l’apnée or l’apnéiste (a freediver). The spelling apne may appear in English-language texts as an incomplete form or transcription variant, but it is not widely recognized as a separate medical term.

Linguistically, apne- can be a combining form in compounds derived from Greek a- meaning “without” and pnoe meaning “breath,” contributing to terms such as apnea/apnoea but not standing alone in modern standard usage.

There is no widely recognized geographic or organizational meaning of "apne" in reputable reference works. When encountered, interpretation depends on context, especially whether the French accent is omitted or whether it is used as an acronym.