Sleep apnea refers to sleep-related breathing disorders in which repeated pauses in breathing can occur during sleep. From a functional perspective, sleep apnea is not viewed in isolation but in connection with breathing, the upper airways, tongue position, jaw function, and sleep patterns.
In the professional literature and clinical practice, various factors are described that may be associated with sleep-related breathing disorders, including anatomical conditions, breathing patterns, sleep position, and functional aspects of the jaw and neck region.
The articles compiled in this topic area explore possible functional connections related to sleep apnea from various perspectives and serve to provide context and a better understanding of this complex condition.
