Explore sleep apnea , its symptoms like snoring, causes, diagnosis methods, and treatments including CPAP for better sleep quality. Apnea is the temporary cessation of breathing, which can be involuntary or voluntary. Learn about the different types of apnea , how they affect the body and the brain, and how to practice breath-holding safely. Sleep apnea involves repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to reduced oxygen levels and symptoms like daytime sleepiness and loud snoring; the most common form, obstructive sleep ...