apné
Apné, or apnea in English, designates a temporary cessation of breathing. In medical contexts, it refers to pauses in breathing that last at least ten seconds and may occur during sleep or wakefulness. Recurrent apnea can reduce blood oxygen levels and disrupt normal physiological function.
Sleep apnea (apnée du sommeil) is the most common form. It is categorized into obstructive sleep apnea
Symptoms typically include loud snoring, observed pauses in breathing during sleep, gasping or choking sensations, daytime
Diagnosis is usually established by sleep studies, such as polysomnography, and measurement of the apnea–hypopnea index
Treatment depends on type and severity. For OSA, first-line options include weight loss, positional therapy, oral
Apné also designates the sport of breath-hold diving (l’apnée) in which practitioners hold their breath underwater