Apnoea

Synonyms of apnoea

• suffocation
• breathlessness
• asphyxia

Antonyms of apnoea

• breathing
• ventilation
• respiration

Collocations of apnoea

sleep apnoea

Frequency: 90 %

His sleep apnoea required treatment with a CPAP machine.

severe apnoea

Frequency: 80 %

His severe apnoea required immediate medical attention.

obstructive apnoea

Frequency: 70 %

Obstructive apnoea is caused by a blockage in the airway.

central apnoea

Frequency: 60 %

Central apnoea is a neurological condition affecting breathing control.

infant apnoea

Frequency: 50 %

Infant apnoea can be a cause of concern for parents.

Idiomatic Expressions for apnoea

• Phrase: central sleep apnoea
  Meaning: a type of sleep apnoea where the brain fails to send signals to the muscles that control breathing
  Usage: His doctor determined that his sleep apnoea was caused by central sleep apnoea.