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Sleep apnea - A breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain fails to send the appropriate signals to the breathing muscles to initiate respirations. Central sleep apnea is less common than obstructive sleep apnea. Diagnosis is by observation, patient history, and polysomnography. Treatment depends on the patient's medical history and the cause of sleep apnea. Options include lifestyle changes, dental appliances, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and various types of surgery to correct physical defects that contribute tosleep apnea.Strep throat - An infection of the throat of the streptococcus. pyogenus bacteria. While many people use the terms sore throat, tonsillitis, and strep throat interchangeably, there are significant differences between these conditions. Understanding the differences can give parents a better idea of how and when to be concerned and seek advice from the child's doctor.
Streptococcus pyogenes - A common bacteria of the skin that causes strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), impetigo, other skin infections, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, glomerulonephritis, and invasive fasciitis.