The crossword solutions for the term CONDITION BREATHLESS are APNEA (5 letters) and GERE (4 letters). Apnea is a medical condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. It is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses during sleep. Richard Gere is an American actor who has starred in many films, including Pretty Woman and An Officer and a Gentleman. He has also been diagnosed with sleep apnea.