Sleep apnea is a disorder of collapse of the airway when a person is asleep.  It is often seen in individuals who are overweight or who have a small airway.  It can also commonly be seen in children who have large tonsils and adenoids.  Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is often characterized by loud snoring, disturbed sleep and daytime sleepiness.  It is estimated that 2-4% of the general population has this problem....