
Glossary of terms Bruxism: Excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching, which often happens unconsciously while awake or asleep Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP): A positive airway pressure ventilator system that continuously delivers compressed air throughout the airway to prevent episodes of airway collapse Hypersomniacs: People who suffer from hypersomnia, a disorder of excessive time spent sleeping, or excessive sleepiness even after long periods of sleep Lateral pharyngeal walls: Muscular walls of the oropharynx (the throat) that play a part in the process of swallowing. Many patients with OSA have bulky, thick lateral pharyngeal walls, which play a part in the collapse of the upper airway
