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    What Term Is Used to Describe a Significant Decrease in Airflow
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What Term Is Used to Describe a Significant Decrease in Airflow

Question 27

Question 27

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What term is used to describe a significant decrease in airflow during sleep but not a complete cessation of breathing?


A) apnea
B) minor apnea
C) hypopnea
D) dyspnea

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