The definition of sleep apnea uses what criteria for defining an episode of apnea?

a. 5 sec
b. 10 sec
c. 15 sec
d. 20 sec

ANS: B
Sleep apnea can be defined as repeated episodes of complete cessation of airflow for 10 sec or longer.

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