Apnea vs. Dyspnea
Apneanoun
(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.
Apneanoun
transient cessation of respiration.
Apneanoun
transient cessation of respiration
Apnea
Apnea (BrE: apnoea) is the cessation of breathing. During apnea, there is no movement of the muscles of inhalation, and the volume of the lungs initially remains unchanged.
Dyspneanoun
(pathology) Difficult or labored respiration; shortness of breath.
Dyspneanoun
difficult or labored respiration
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