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Sleep apnea disorder can worsen other health problems, for example: decrease in oxygen level can cause chest pain and irregular heart beat (arrhythmias). Left untreated OSA may lead to complications such as: high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Obstructive sleep apnea develops when there is a blockage of the airways. Normally, Air has to go through the mouth and nose down the throat also called the pharynx. Air then flows down the trachea spreading into the lungs. Each time when breathing, negative suction pressure pulls the soft tissue in the mouth and pharynx inward. The muscles in the pharynx respond by pulling the soft tissues outward again, which keeps the airway open. While sleeping, it’s normal for the muscles in the mouth, tongue and pharynx to relax slightly, but not enough to block the airway. However, when having OSA, the mouth and pharynx muscles may relax too much. The tongue drops on a soft tissue in the roof of the mouth pressing it against the back of the throat. This completely blocks the flow of the air into the lungs. The lack of oxygen in the lungs leads to waking up. The cycle of apnea and waking up May happened many times at night preventing restful