What is Sleep Apnoea? Apnoea, which means "stopping breathing" in Latin, is when a person stops breathing or becomes very shallow during sleep. This condition can cause oxygen deficiency, causing the person to wake up and disrupt sleep patterns. Sleep apnea can be caused by obstruction in the airways or problems in the breathing control centre in the brain. Types of Sleep Apnoea The main types of sleep apnoea are obstructive, central [...]