Introduction: Can wearable detect sleep apnea. Once a rare medical condition, sleep deprivation has become a significant concern in the past few years. Sleep apnea is when a person halt breathing or falls asleep for several seconds to a minute or more. And this can occur several times within an hour.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder indicated by repeated pauses in breathing or external breaths during sleep. It can lead to fragmented sleep and various health problems, including cardiovascular issues, daytime fatigue, depression and cognitive impairment.
Detecting sleep apnea early is crucial for effective management and treatment. While traditional diagnostic methods, such as polysomnography, require a clinical setting, recent advancements in wearable technology have shown promise in detecting sleep apnea outside of the laboratory environment.