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• #1 Sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631

  Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you might have sleep apnea. […] The symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas overlap, sometimes making it difficult to determine which type you have. The most common symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas include: Loud snoring. Episodes in which you stop breathing during sleep which would be reported by another person. Gasping for air during sleep. Awakening with a dry mouth. Morning headache. Difficulty staying asleep, known as insomnia. Excessive daytime sleepiness, known as hypersomnia. Difficulty paying attention while awake. Irritability. […] Loud snoring can indicate a potentially serious problem, but not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. Talk to your health care provider if you have symptoms of sleep apnea. Ask your provider about any sleep problem that leaves you fatigued, sleepy and irritable.

• #1 Obstructive sleep apnea – adults: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000811.htm

  Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a problem in which your breathing pauses during sleep. This occurs because of narrowed or blocked airways. […] Loud snoring is a telltale symptom of OSA. Snoring is caused by air squeezing through the narrowed or blocked airway. Not everyone who snores has OSA. […] If you have OSA, you usually begin snoring heavily soon after falling asleep. […] The snoring often becomes very loud. […] Snoring may be interrupted by a long silent period while your breathing stops. […] The silence is followed by a loud snort and gasp, as you attempt to breathe. […] This pattern repeats throughout the night. […] Most people with OSA do not know their breathing starts and stops during the night. […] Usually, a sleep partner or other family members hear the loud snoring, gasping, and snorting.

• #1 American Thoracic Society | What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults?

  https://site.thoracic.org/advocacy-patients/patient-resources/what-is-obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-adults

  Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common problem that affects a persons breathing during sleep. A person with OSA has times during sleep in which air cannot flow normally into the lungs. The block in airflow (obstruction) is usually caused by the collapse of the soft tissues in the back of the throat (upper airway) and tongue during sleep. […] Apnea means not breathing. In OSA, you may stop breathing for short periods of time. Even when you are trying to breathe, there may be little or no airflow into the lungs. These pauses in airflow (obstructive apneas) can occur off and on during sleep, and cause you to wake up from a sound sleep. Frequent apneas can cause many problems. With time, if not treated, serious health problems may develop. […] Common symptoms you may have during sleep: Snoring that is usually loud and bothers other people trying to sleep near you. Snoring can come and go through the night. Gasping or choking sounds. Breathing pauses observed by someone watching you sleep. Sudden or jerky body movements. Restless tossing and turning. Frequent awakenings from sleep.

• #1 Obstructive sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352090

  Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, temporarily relax. When these muscles relax, your airway is narrowed or closed, and breathing is momentarily cut off. […] Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. People with obstructive sleep apnea repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. […] Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include: Excessive daytime sleepiness. Loud snoring. Observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep. Waking during the night and gasping or choking. Awakening in the morning with a dry mouth or sore throat. Morning headaches. Trouble focusing during the day. Mood changes, such as depression or being easily upset. High blood pressure. Decreased interest in sex.

• #1 Sleep Apnea – Lung and Airway Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/lung-and-airway-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea

  People with sleep apnea often are very sleepy during the day, snore loudly, and have episodes of gasping or choking, pauses in breathing, and sudden awakenings with a snort. […] Symptoms during sleep are usually first noticed by a sleep partner, roommate, or housemate. In all types of sleep apnea, breathing may become abnormally slow and shallow, or breathing may suddenly stop (sometimes for up to 1 minute), then resume. […] In obstructive sleep apnea, the most common symptom is snoring, but most people who snore do not have sleep apnea. In obstructive sleep apnea, snoring tends to be disruptive, with episodes of gasping or choking, pauses in breathing, and sudden arousals from sleep with a snort. The person may awaken choking and frightened. […] In people with sleep apnea who live with others, their noisy, restless sleep may adversely affect their relationships with bed partners, roommates, and/or housemates.

• #1 Sleep Apnea: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8718-sleep-apnea

  Sleep apnea causes symptoms that affect you at night and during the day. […] Common symptoms of sleep apnea include waking up repeatedly in the middle of the night, breathing pauses while asleep, unusual breathing patterns, snoring, waking up feeling short of breath or like you’re choking, and daytime fatigue, sleepiness or exhaustion when waking up. […] Other symptoms you might experience may include headaches, especially when waking up, night sweats, mood changes, feeling restless at night, and sexual dysfunction. […] Sleep apnea is a condition that can severely disrupt your sleep. You may not perform at your best during the day if you’re not getting restful sleep at night. This may put you at risk of injury or accidents that can interfere with your work, hobbies or social activities. […] Sleep apnea complications may reduce your life expectancy if untreated.

• #1 Sleep Apnea: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/sleep-apnea-overview-3014774

  Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects millions of Americans. The chronic breathing disorder in which one repeatedly stops breathing during the night may be due to a partial or complete obstruction (or collapse) of the upper airway, typically affecting the base of the tongue and the soft palate. […] Someone with sleep apnea may experience loud snoring, brief pauses in breathing, and intermittent gasping. During apnea events, the oxygen level of the blood drops, the heart rate increases, and sleep becomes disrupted as the affected person wakes up to resume breathing. […] Aside from the pauses in breathing which are typical of the disorder, there are many other common symptoms in sleep apnea. These symptoms may include: Loud, chronic snoring, Choking or gasping during sleep, Witnessed pauses in breathing during sleep, Waking frequently to urinate (nocturia), Teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism), Dry throat or mouth upon awakening, Nocturnal palpitations or a racing heart rate, Night sweats, Nocturnal heartburn, Frequent nighttime awakenings and insomnia, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Morning headache, Short-term memory or learning problems, Feeling irritable, Poor concentration or attention, Changes in mood, including depression.

• #1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24443-obstructive-sleep-apnea-osa

  Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to potentially life-threatening complications. […] Over time, these symptoms can lead to dangerous and sometimes life-threatening complications. […] Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea that you or a sleeping partner will notice at night include: Frequent wakeups in the middle of the night, Pauses in breathing while asleep, Waking up out of breath (like you’re choking), Snoring, Night sweats, Feeling restless. […] Daytime symptoms may include: Fatigue, sleepiness or exhaustion, Mood changes (depression and anxiety), Difficulty concentrating or remembering, Headaches (often when waking up), Sexual dysfunction. […] Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to dangerous and sometimes life-threatening complications that may include: Daytime drowsiness (dangerous if you’re driving or doing something that needs your full, undivided attention), Heart damage and heart failure, Chronic health conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension) or Type 2 diabetes, Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation), Stroke, Sudden cardiac death.

• #1 Sleep apnea: Symptoms, treatments, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178633

  When a person has sleep apnea, their breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, which can result in low levels of oxygen. Symptoms include daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, restless sleep, and more. […] A person with sleep apnea may be unaware of their symptoms, but another person may notice that while sleeping the person: stops breathing for a while, followed by a noisy breath, gasps for air, snores loudly. […] The individual may notice that they experience fatigue, restless sleep or insomnia, difficulty concentrating, waking up several times a night to urinate, awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat, headaches, irritability, heartburn, decreased libido and erectile dysfunction. […] Sleep apnea is a common problem that causes peoples breathing to pause during sleep. It can lead to fatigue and difficulty focusing, and it may be a sign of an underlying condition. […] Often a person does not know they have sleep apnea, but someone who lives with them will notice.

• #1 Obstructive sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352090

  Consult a health care professional if you have, or if your partner observes, the following: Snoring loud enough to disturb your sleep or the sleep of others. Waking up gasping or choking. Pausing in your breathing during sleep. Having excessive daytime drowsiness. This may cause you to fall asleep while working, watching television or even driving a vehicle. […] This pattern can repeat itself 5 to 30 times or more each hour, all night long. These disruptions impair your ability to reach the deep, restful phases of sleep, and you’ll probably feel sleepy during your waking hours. […] People with obstructive sleep apnea might not be aware of their interrupted sleep. Many people with this type of sleep apnea don’t realize they haven’t slept well all night. […] Obstructive sleep apnea is considered a serious medical condition. Complications can include: Daytime fatigue and sleepiness. Because of a lack of restorative sleep at night, people with obstructive sleep apnea often have severe daytime drowsiness, fatigue and irritability.

• #1 Sleep Apnea Symptoms & Warning Signs in Adults

  https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/symptoms-of-sleep-apnea

  You may have heard that frequent snoring is a sign of sleep apnea. It’s true that snoring is one of the most common symptoms. But not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. And of course, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. […] Sleep apnea causes breathing disturbances while you sleep. Your breath might pause from time to time. Your breathing could become very shallow. Or both of these things may happen. […] For many people, the only obvious symptom of sleep apnea is fatigue or sleepiness during the day. […] Sleep apnea symptoms differ from person to person. But they may include: Loud snoring. It might come and go through the night, and be loud enough to wake others near you. Waking up with a very sore or dry throat. This happens because apnea often causes you to breathe with your mouth open. Dry mouth, also caused by mouth breathing. Occasionally waking up with a choking or gasping sensation. Restless sleep, repeated awakenings, or insomnia. Sleepiness or lack of energy during the day, even after a full night’s sleep. You might not be aware of it, but your breathing problems may wake you several times during the night. Sleepiness while driving. Morning headaches. Scientists aren’t sure why people with sleep apnea get these. It might be because of poor sleep or a lack of oxygen caused by the breathing problems. Forgetfulness, mood swings, and a loss of interest in sex. Lack of sleep can lead to these symptoms. Dizziness when you wake up. This might be linked to low oxygen levels. Nightmares. Some research has found a link between apnea and bad dreams. But we need more studies on this. […] If you often have any these symptoms, talk to your doctor about them. If your doctor suspects you have sleep apnea, they’ll refer you for sleep testing.

• #1 Obstructive sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352090

  People with obstructive sleep apnea also may complain of memory problems, morning headaches, and mood swings or depression. They also may need to urinate often at night. […] Obstructive sleep apnea might be a risk factor for COVID-19. People with obstructive sleep apnea have been found to be at higher risk for developing a severe form of COVID-19. They may be more likely to need hospital treatment than do those who don’t have obstructive sleep apnea.

• #1 Obstructive sleep apnea – adults: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000811.htm

  Sometimes, people with OSA wake up gasping for air. […] People with sleep apnea may: Wake up unrefreshed in the morning, Feel sleepy or drowsy throughout the day, Act grumpy, impatient, or irritable, Be forgetful, Fall asleep while working, reading, or watching TV, Feel sleepy while driving, or even fall asleep while driving, Have hard-to-treat headaches. […] Other problems that may occur include: Depression, Hyperactive behavior, especially in children, Difficult to treat high blood pressure, Headaches, especially in the morning. […] If not treated, sleep apnea may cause: Anxiety and depression, Loss of interest in sex, Poor performance at work or school. […] Daytime sleepiness because of sleep apnea can increase the risk of: Motor vehicle accidents from driving while sleepy, Industrial accidents from falling asleep on the job. […] In most cases, treatment completely relieves symptoms and problems from sleep apnea.

• #1 Sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631

  Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, temporarily relax. When these muscles relax, your airway is narrowed or closed, and breathing is momentarily cut off. […] You might snort, choke or gasp. This pattern can repeat itself 5 to 30 times or more each hour, all night. This makes it hard to reach the deep, restful phases of sleep. […] This less common form of sleep apnea occurs when your brain fails to send signals to your breathing muscles. This means that you make no effort to breathe for a short period. You might awaken with shortness of breath or have a difficult time getting to sleep or staying asleep. […] The repeated awakenings associated with sleep apnea make typical, restorative sleep impossible, in turn making severe daytime drowsiness, fatigue and irritability likely. You might have trouble concentrating and find yourself falling asleep at work, while watching TV or even when driving.

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  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=td1135&lang=en-ca

  Sleep apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. It can be mild, moderate, or severe, based on the number of times an hour that you stop breathing (apnea) or that airflow to your lungs is reduced (hypopnea). This is called the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). […] Mild apnea is defined as 5 to 14 episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling asleep during activities that do not require much attention, such as watching television or reading. These symptoms may cause only minor problems at work or while spending time with friends or family. […] Moderate apnea is defined as 15 to 29 episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling asleep during activities that require some attention, such as attending a concert or a meeting. These symptoms may cause moderate problems with work or social functioning.

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  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=td1135&lang=en-ca

  Severe apnea is defined as 30 or more episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling asleep during activities that require active attention, such as eating, talking, driving, or walking. These symptoms may cause severe problems with work or social functioning.

• #1 Sleep Apnea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | UW MedicineStethascopeHeart

  https://www.uwmedicine.org/conditions-symptoms/sleep/sleep-apnea

  Sleep apnea is a common but serious condition in which you briefly stop breathing repeatedly during your sleep. […] Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It’s far more common than thought. It happens in all age groups and both genders, but it’s more common in men. Over 20 million Americans have sleep apnea. […] Sleep apnea causes involuntary breathing pauses or „apneic events” during a single night’s sleep. There may be as many as 20 to 30 or more events per hour. Between events you may snore. But, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may also make you feel like you are choking. The frequent interruptions of deep, restorative sleep often lead to early morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. […] In either form of sleep apnea, your breathing pauses a number of times during sleep. These are called apneic events. There may be as many as 20 to 30 or more events per hour. Between events, you may snore. But, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may also cause a choking sensation. When breathing restarts, you may snort or gasp. These frequent breaks in deep, restorative sleep often lead to headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. […] Other symptoms include dry mouth or sore throat and problems paying attention.

• #1 Diagnosing Sleep Apnea | SleepApnea.org

  https://www.sleepapnea.org/diagnosis/?srsltid=AfmBOoqKQxlJJqlq4MfZTOk31cyucwh9eXsf_sCz148lr65WoZubGjg0

  A growing number of people in the United States are being diagnosed with sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing, most often due to airway obstruction. These breathing interruptions can have serious consequences stemming from drops in blood oxygen levels and disrupted sleep. Sleep apnea often causes excessive daytime sleepiness, which can affect how well a person functions throughout the day and even lead to serious accidents. […] Common symptoms of sleep apnea include daytime sleepiness, snoring, and morning headaches. Less commonly, people may experience insomnia or nighttime awakenings with an urge to use the bathroom. […] For most people, sleep apnea is a chronic condition. This means that ongoing treatment usually alleviates symptoms, but stopping treatment will cause the condition to come back. Over time, it is common for sleep apnea to slowly get worse.

• #1 Obstructive sleep apnea – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_sleep_apnea

  The transition from wakefulness to sleep (either REM sleep or NREM sleep) is associated with a reduction in upper-airway muscle tone. During REM sleep, muscle tone of the throat and neck, as well as that of the vast majority of skeletal muscles, are almost completely relaxed. This allows the tongue and soft palate/oropharynx to relax, reducing airway patency and potentially impeding or completely obstructing the flow of air into the lungs during inspiration, resulting in reduced respiratory ventilation. […] The fundamental cause of OSA is a blocked upper airway, usually behind the tongue and epiglottis, whereby the otherwise patent airway, in an erect and awake patient, collapses when the patient is lying on his or her back and loses muscle tone upon entering deep sleep. […] The cycle of muscle-tone loss and restoration coinciding with periods of deep and light sleep repeats throughout the patient’s period of sleep. The number of apnoea and hypopnoea episodes during any given hour is counted and given a score. If a patient has an average of five or more episodes per hour, mild OSA may be confirmed. An average of 30 or more episodes per hour indicates severe OSA.

• #1 What doctors wish patients knew about sleep apnea | American Medical Association

  https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-sleep-apnea

  About 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea, but only 6 million are diagnosed with the condition. […] Sleep apnea develops over time. Normal apnea-hypopnea index while a person is sleeping is five or less. This means a person’s airway completely collapses or partially collapses several times throughout the night. […] You may first start having sleep apnea—particularly obstructive sleep apnea—because you put on a little weight and you start to have maybe five or seven episodes of sleep apnea per hour, it may not bother you too much, Dr. Chediak added. But then as years go by, you’re a little heavier, you have more bad behaviors, you’re a little older and sleep is more fragmented so now you feel tired. […] Daytime tiredness is blamed on aging and changes in lifestyle, rather than a disorder of sleep, until you are having many episodes of sleep apnea per hour and you’re tired all the time or you’re falling asleep driving, he said. That’s when it becomes critically apparent that you need help.

• #1 Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea | HealthPartners Blog

  https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/signs-and-symptoms-of-sleep-apnea/

  Low levels of oxygen in your blood can put extra stress on your heart and cardiovascular system, increasing your chance of high blood pressure and heart disease. […] Increases in blood pressure and low oxygen levels can also increase your chances of having a stroke. […] Sleep apnea can make liver problems worse. If you have sleep apnea, youre more likely to have abnormal liver function results, and liver scarring. […] Youre not going to suffocate in your sleep because of sleep apnea if your body doesnt get enough air, your brain will force you awake so you can breathe. However, sleep apnea places significant stress on your heart and circulatory system, which means that sleep apnea can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other health emergencies while youre sleeping. […] Mild sleep apnea can turn into severe apnea without treatment. So, its important to get treatment as early as possible.

• #1 What Is Sleep Apnea? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/sleep-apnea/guide/

  In addition, your partner or family members may tell you that they witnessed one or more of the following: Chronic snoring that may be extremely loud, Repeated pauses in breathing followed by snorting and gasping for air. […] When youre unable to have normal sleep cycles that give you a restful, restorative sleep, it can lead to profound physical, mental, and even emotional complications. […] Undiagnosed sleep apnea can lead to chronic sleepiness in the daytime and problems with attention, memory issues, and irritability. It can also lead to relationship stress if loud snoring interferes with a partners sleep. Over time, untreated sleep apnea may increase your risk of: Metabolic syndrome, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Stroke, Type 2 diabetes, Glaucoma, Pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes and hypertension), Cancers (such as pancreatic, renal, or skin cancer), Depression.

• #1 Sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631

  Sudden drops in blood oxygen levels that occur during OSA increase blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system. Having OSA increases your risk of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. OSA might also increase your risk of recurrent heart attack, stroke and irregular heartbeats, such as atrial fibrillation. […] The repeated awakening associated with sleep apnea makes typical, restorative sleep impossible. People with central sleep apnea often have severe fatigue, daytime drowsiness and irritability.

• #1 Sleep apnea – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea

  Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which repetitive pauses in breathing, periods of shallow breathing, or collapse of the upper airway during sleep results in poor ventilation and sleep disruption. Each pause in breathing can last for a few seconds to a few minutes and often occurs many times a night. Common symptoms include daytime sleepiness, snoring, and non restorative sleep despite adequate sleep time. Because the disorder disrupts normal sleep, those affected may experience sleepiness or feel tired during the day. It is often a chronic condition. […] OSA may increase risk for driving accidents and work-related accidents due to sleep fragmentation from repeated arousals during sleep. If OSA is not treated it results in excessive daytime sleepiness and oxidative stress from the repeated drops in oxygen saturation, people are at increased risk of other systemic health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. Subtle manifestations of sleep apnea may include treatment refractory hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias and over time as the disease progresses, more obvious symptoms may become apparent. […] Without treatment, sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, obesity, and motor vehicle collisions.

• #1 The Silent Threat of Sleep Apnea: Why Ignoring Symptoms Can Be Dangerous | Blog | Loyola Medicine

  https://www.loyolamedicine.org/newsroom/blog-articles/silent-threat-sleep-apnea

  Sleep apnea forces the body into a state of constant alarm. Each time breathing stops, oxygen levels drop, triggering the release of stress hormones. Over time, these fluctuations strain the heart. Risks include high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and stroke. Men with untreated sleep apnea are three times more likely to suffer a stroke. […] Sleep apnea disrupts glucose metabolism, increasing the risk of insulin resistance. Research has shown that there is a strong correlation between obstructive sleep apnea and also having diabetes, creating a vicious cycle of health complications. […] Chronic fatigue from poor sleep contributes to mood swings, depression, and anxiety. Individuals with untreated sleep apnea often report difficulty concentrating and memory problems.

• #1 What doctors wish patients knew about sleep apnea | American Medical Association

  https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-sleep-apnea

  We’re worried about your heart and your brain health because we know that if we don’t do a good job controlling the sleep apnea and the lack of oxygen, we see more heart attacks and more strokes, said Dr. Chediak. […] Additionally, people just feel sleepy and that can have a neurocognitive effect—they can have trouble with their memory, said Dr. Rosen, adding that there may be some link now to poor sleep and dementia, which has to do with sleep deprivation and sleep apnea. […] Another problem with obstructive sleep apnea is that it can be associated with difficult-to-treat hypertension, she said. Poor sleep can also be associated with insulin resistance. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll develop diabetes, but it certainly becomes part of someone with obesity.

• #1 Sleep apnea: 14 Hidden Dangers

  https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-conditions

  Sleep apnea is common among people with this condition — 80% or more of them may have OSA. […] Extra pounds raise your chances of getting sleep apnea, and the condition also makes it harder to slim down. […] If you are feeling distracted, forgetful, slow to react, and your thinking is muddled, you may have brain fog. Those feelings go hand-in-hand with untreated sleep apnea. […] The suns up, yet you feel tired. Thats a common symptom of OSA. It can take a toll on everything from your mood to how clearly you think. […] When you feel groggy, you raise your risk of falling asleep at the wheel. People with sleep apnea are up to five times more likely than normal sleepers to have traffic accidents. […] Some older people have more memory slips or thinking problems than other folks their age. […] Poor sleep might make you more likely to get depressed. And depression may raise your chances of getting worse shut-eye.

• #1 The Effects of Sleep Apnea on the Body

  https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-apnea/effects-on-body

  Sleep apnea has also been associated with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of heart disease risk factors that include high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol levels, high blood sugar levels, and a larger-than-typical waist circumference. […] If you have sleep apnea, youre more likely to have fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and higher-than-normal levels of liver enzymes. […] Apnea can also worsen heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can interrupt your sleep even more. […] Sleep apnea has been linked to obesity and hypertension (high blood pressure), which increase the strain on your heart. […] If you have sleep apnea, youre more likely to have an abnormal heart rhythm like atrial fibrillation, which could increase your risk of a stroke. […] Heart failure is also more common in people with sleep apnea.

• #1 Obstructive sleep apnea – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_sleep_apnea

  The hypoxia (absence of oxygen supply) related to OSA may cause changes in the neurons of the hippocampus and the right frontal cortex. Research using neuro-imaging revealed evidence of hippocampal atrophy in people with OSA. They found that OSA can cause problems in mentally manipulating non-verbal information, in executive functions and working memory. OSA may also be associated with an increased risk of a person developing Alzheimer’s disease. […] Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is significantly more common among people in relationships, who are alerted to their condition by being informed by their sleeping partner since individuals with obstructive sleep apnea are often unaware of the condition. […] The diagnosis of OSA syndrome is made when the patient shows recurrent episodes of partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep resulting in apneas or hypopneas, respectively.

• #1 Patient education: Sleep apnea in adults (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/sleep-apnea-in-adults-beyond-the-basics

  Complications of sleep apnea can include reduced alertness, difficulty concentrating, and sleepiness. These consequences increase chances of crashes, accidents, and errors. Studies have shown that people with severe OSA are more than twice as likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident as people without sleep apnea. People with OSA are encouraged to recognize this risk and discuss options for driving, working, and performing other high-risk tasks with a healthcare provider. In addition, people with untreated OSA may have an increased risk of or difficult control of cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms, or stroke.

• #1 The Silent Threat of Sleep Apnea: Why Ignoring Symptoms Can Be Dangerous | Blog | Loyola Medicine

  https://www.loyolamedicine.org/newsroom/blog-articles/silent-threat-sleep-apnea

  Daytime drowsiness caused by sleep apnea can be as impairing as alcohol intoxication. It can also lead to death, with sleep-deprived drivers accounting for just over 20% of car crash deaths. […] Perhaps the most alarming statistic: untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of sudden death by 30%. […] Understanding the risks of untreated sleep apnea is the first step in prioritizing your health. Sleep is foundational to well-being, and ignoring sleep apnea symptoms robs your body of the restorative rest it needs to function. If you’re experiencing signs of sleep apnea or even if you suspect you might be, consulting a health care provider is crucial.

• #1 Sleep Apnea Signs & Symptoms | Hampton Roads, VA

  https://www.coastalvasleepsolution.com/what-is-sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-signs-symptoms/

  Lack of treatment for sleep apnea can reduce a person’s lifespan by 12-15 years. Living with untreated sleep apnea can significantly impact your health and lifespan. Without treatment, the condition can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes, which can shorten life expectancy. […] Sleep apnea primarily affects the heart and lungs by causing repeated drops in oxygen levels and disrupted sleep. This can lead to cardiovascular issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. […] If you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms, you must get help immediately. Untreated sleep apnea has serious health effects. Sleep apnea involves the muscles in the back of your throat collapsing and blocking your airway for periods.

• #1 What Is Sleep Apnea? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/sleep-apnea/guide/

  And because sleep apnea can lead to sleepiness in the daytime, it can also increase your risk of accidents. A number of train crashes, road accidents, and other industrial accidents are suspected to have been caused by an operator falling asleep because of sleep apnea. […] Sleep apnea symptoms can look different in women. For instance, some women with sleep apnea dont snore and dont experience excessive daytime sleepiness. […] The researchers found other differences between men and women with sleep apnea: Women experienced more stable breathing and less collapsing of the airway, and they were more easily roused when the airway began to close during periods of breathing pauses. Researchers noted the need to evaluate sleep apnea differently in women to better diagnose and treat the condition.

• #1 12 Telltale Signs You Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

  https://www.sleepresolutions.com/blog/signs-symptoms-sleep-apnea-list

  Another important note is that men and women experience obstructive sleep apnea different. Women are more likely to report experiencing insomnia, restless leg syndrome, feeling overwhelmed, depression, and heartburn at night. Many of the other symptoms are similar however, women are misdiagnosed at a higher rate because they are not reporting the classic OSA symptoms.

• #1 Sleep Apnea – Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-apnea/symptoms

  While asleep, you may have these symptoms of sleep apnea: […] You may not know you have these symptoms until someone tells you. Or you may notice the following symptoms yourself: Daytime sleepiness and tiredness, which can lead to problems with learning, focusing, and reacting […] Children who have sleep apnea may be overactive and may experience bedwetting, worsening asthma, and trouble paying attention in school. […] Talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms. You may need a sleep study to help diagnose the condition.

• #1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/apnea.html

  Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing during sleep. It usually happens because something obstructs, or blocks, the upper airway. This is called obstructive sleep apnea (AP-nee-uh). […] Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) interrupts sleep and can make the body’s oxygen levels fall or carbon dioxide levels rise. This can make kids miss out on healthy, restful sleep. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can lead to learning, behavior, growth, and heart problems. […] Signs of obstructive sleep apnea in kids include: snoring, often with pauses, snorts, or gasps; heavy breathing while sleeping; very restless sleep and sleeping in unusual positions; bedwetting (especially if a child had stayed dry at night); daytime sleepiness or behavior/learning problems; sleepwalking or night terrors. […] Because it’s hard for them to get a good night’s sleep, kids might: have a hard time waking up in the morning; be tired or fall asleep during the day; have trouble paying attention or be hyperactive. […] As a result, obstructive sleep apnea can hurt school performance. Teachers and others may think a child has ADHD or learning problems.

• #1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/obstructive-sleep-apnea

  School problems children may do poorly in school, even being labeled as „slow” or „lazy.” […] Bedwetting also known as nocturnal enuresis, although there are many causes for bedwetting besides sleep apnea. […] Frequent infections may include a history of chronic problems with tonsils, adenoids and/or ear infections. […] If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can cause poor growth („failure to thrive”), high blood pressure, and heart problems. […] Obstructive sleep apnea can also affect behavior and cognition. Therefore, it is important to get it evaluated early.

• #1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/obstructive-sleep-apnea

  Obstructive sleep apnea symptoms may include: […] Snoring loud snoring or noisy breathing during sleep. […] Periods of not breathing although the chest wall is moving, no air or oxygen is moving through the nose or mouth into the lungs. […] Mouth breathing the passage to the nose may be completely blocked by enlarged tonsils and adenoids leading to the child only being able to breathe through his mouth. […] Restlessness during sleep the frequent arousals lead to restless sleeping or „tossing and turning” throughout the night. […] Sleeping in odd positions the child may arch his neck backward (hyperextend) in order to open the airway or sleep sitting up. […] Behavior problems or sleepiness may include irritability, crankiness, frustration, hyperactivity, and difficulty paying attention.

• #1 Sleep & Down Syndrome | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

  https://ndss.org/resources/sleep-down-syndrome

  Sleep apnea is a problem with breathing during sleep that can lead to decreased oxygen levels and frequent arousals (brief wake ups you typically don’t remember). […] Individuals with Down syndrome are much more likely to have OSA than individuals without Down syndrome. Studies have suggested 53-76% of children and more than 80% of adults with Down syndrome have OSA, compared to about 2-6% of children and 10% of adults without Down syndrome. […] Symptoms of sleep abnormalities may include: restless sleep. snoring. gasping noises. heavy breathing. apneic pauses (a pause in breathing). frequent waking during the night. trouble getting out of bed. daytime sleepiness. excessive napping. unusual sleep positions (such as sitting upright or keeping the head and neck tilted backward). […] Some children with Down syndrome and OSA may not have any apparent symptoms. A sleep study by age 4 years old is recommended for all children with Down syndrome due to the high risk of OSA.

• #1 How Do You Diagnose and Treat Sleep Apnea in Older Adults?

  https://www.ncoa.org/article/sleep-apnea-in-older-adults-diagnosis-and-treatment-options/

  Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects millions of Americans, but its more common among older adults. […] Symptoms of sleep apnea in older adults include daytime drowsiness, loud snoring, irritability, and memory and focus issues. […] What are the warning signs of obstructive sleep apnea in older adults? There are many, and include: Feeling tired and unrested when you wake up in the morning, Headaches and/or a dry mouth when you first wake up, Excessive daytime fatigue and grogginess, Napping or falling asleep during the day, Inability to focus and/or memory issues, Snoring (often at high volume), Irritability, anxiety, and depression, Sexual dysfunction. […] Roughly 6 million Americans have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. But in reality, this sleep disorder is thought to affect 30 million people in the U.S. Older adults are much more likely to have sleep apnea than younger people. One study found that 56% of people age 65 and older have a high risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. […] After treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, you may start sleeping better right away or it could take a few weeks to see results.

• #1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 6 Warning Signs

  https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/apnea-warning-signs/

  Sleep apnea a condition in which breathing during sleep continually stops and starts is common as you age. Research shows that up to 20 percent of older adults experience it and many dont know they have it. […] One reason may be that sleep apnea symptoms tend to be more subtle in older adults. […] Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart attack. […] About 30 percent of people with sleep apnea report having a headache when they wake up in the morning. […] Its a little-known fact, but one sign of sleep apnea can be trouble getting and maintaining an erection. […] If you have sleep apnea, you may notice that you wake frequently throughout the night, which can lead you to think you have insomnia when you really dont. […] About 30 percent of people with obstructive sleep apnea report having a dry mouth when they wake up in the morning.

• #1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Diagnosis | American Lung Association

  https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/sleep-apnea/symptoms-diagnosis

  Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea can vary from person to person. Common symptoms include: […] Daytime sleepiness which may result in difficulty focusing and falling asleep during the day, potentially while driving. […] Pauses in breathing: If you have sleep apnea you may wake up suddenly with jerking body movements after these breathing pauses, often gasping and choking. […] If you or your loved one have snoring that disrupts your sleep, pauses in breathing during the night or have a hard time staying awake during the day you should talk to your healthcare provider. […] In addition, if you are having a hard time controlling your asthma, blood pressure or blood sugar, you might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

• #1 Sleep Apnea Symptoms | Northwestern Medicine

  https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/neurosciences/sleep-health-center/sleep-apnea/symptoms

  If youve ever had a stuffed-up nose, you know the feeling of trying to breathe through a very narrow passageway. If the entire passage becomes blocked and you cant breathe at all, you have sleep apnea. This can result in a loss of restful, healthy sleep, which can cause: […] You should see your sleep medicine specialist if: […] You are told by bed partners that you snore loudly or stop breathing at night. […] You are sleepy during the day even if you get a full night’s sleep. […] You have a sore throat and dry mouth every morning. […] Sleep does not refresh you, and you feel exhausted when you wake in the morning. […] You have had a hard time controlling your blood pressure or blood sugars. […] You have atrial fibrillation that has been hard to control, resistant to attempts to revert to a normal heart rhythm. […] You have a hard time falling asleep. […] You wake gasping for breath at night. […] Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the airway is blocked during sleep.

• #2 Sleep Apnea Symptoms & Warning Signs in Adults

  https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/symptoms-of-sleep-apnea

  You may have heard that frequent snoring is a sign of sleep apnea. It’s true that snoring is one of the most common symptoms. But not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. And of course, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. […] Sleep apnea causes breathing disturbances while you sleep. Your breath might pause from time to time. Your breathing could become very shallow. Or both of these things may happen. […] For many people, the only obvious symptom of sleep apnea is fatigue or sleepiness during the day. […] Sleep apnea symptoms differ from person to person. But they may include: Loud snoring. It might come and go through the night, and be loud enough to wake others near you. Waking up with a very sore or dry throat. This happens because apnea often causes you to breathe with your mouth open. Dry mouth, also caused by mouth breathing. Occasionally waking up with a choking or gasping sensation. Restless sleep, repeated awakenings, or insomnia. Sleepiness or lack of energy during the day, even after a full night’s sleep. You might not be aware of it, but your breathing problems may wake you several times during the night. Sleepiness while driving. Morning headaches. Scientists aren’t sure why people with sleep apnea get these. It might be because of poor sleep or a lack of oxygen caused by the breathing problems. Forgetfulness, mood swings, and a loss of interest in sex. Lack of sleep can lead to these symptoms. Dizziness when you wake up. This might be linked to low oxygen levels. Nightmares. Some research has found a link between apnea and bad dreams. But we need more studies on this. […] If you often have any these symptoms, talk to your doctor about them. If your doctor suspects you have sleep apnea, they’ll refer you for sleep testing.

• #2 Obstructive sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352090

  Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, temporarily relax. When these muscles relax, your airway is narrowed or closed, and breathing is momentarily cut off. […] Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. People with obstructive sleep apnea repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. […] Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include: Excessive daytime sleepiness. Loud snoring. Observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep. Waking during the night and gasping or choking. Awakening in the morning with a dry mouth or sore throat. Morning headaches. Trouble focusing during the day. Mood changes, such as depression or being easily upset. High blood pressure. Decreased interest in sex.

• #2 Obstructive sleep apnea – adults: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000811.htm

  Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a problem in which your breathing pauses during sleep. This occurs because of narrowed or blocked airways. […] Loud snoring is a telltale symptom of OSA. Snoring is caused by air squeezing through the narrowed or blocked airway. Not everyone who snores has OSA. […] If you have OSA, you usually begin snoring heavily soon after falling asleep. […] The snoring often becomes very loud. […] Snoring may be interrupted by a long silent period while your breathing stops. […] The silence is followed by a loud snort and gasp, as you attempt to breathe. […] This pattern repeats throughout the night. […] Most people with OSA do not know their breathing starts and stops during the night. […] Usually, a sleep partner or other family members hear the loud snoring, gasping, and snorting.

• #2 Sleep Apnea: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8718-sleep-apnea

  Sleep apnea causes symptoms that affect you at night and during the day. […] Common symptoms of sleep apnea include waking up repeatedly in the middle of the night, breathing pauses while asleep, unusual breathing patterns, snoring, waking up feeling short of breath or like you’re choking, and daytime fatigue, sleepiness or exhaustion when waking up. […] Other symptoms you might experience may include headaches, especially when waking up, night sweats, mood changes, feeling restless at night, and sexual dysfunction. […] Sleep apnea is a condition that can severely disrupt your sleep. You may not perform at your best during the day if you’re not getting restful sleep at night. This may put you at risk of injury or accidents that can interfere with your work, hobbies or social activities. […] Sleep apnea complications may reduce your life expectancy if untreated.

• #2 Obstructive sleep apnea – adults: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000811.htm

  Sometimes, people with OSA wake up gasping for air. […] People with sleep apnea may: Wake up unrefreshed in the morning, Feel sleepy or drowsy throughout the day, Act grumpy, impatient, or irritable, Be forgetful, Fall asleep while working, reading, or watching TV, Feel sleepy while driving, or even fall asleep while driving, Have hard-to-treat headaches. […] Other problems that may occur include: Depression, Hyperactive behavior, especially in children, Difficult to treat high blood pressure, Headaches, especially in the morning. […] If not treated, sleep apnea may cause: Anxiety and depression, Loss of interest in sex, Poor performance at work or school. […] Daytime sleepiness because of sleep apnea can increase the risk of: Motor vehicle accidents from driving while sleepy, Industrial accidents from falling asleep on the job. […] In most cases, treatment completely relieves symptoms and problems from sleep apnea.

• #2 Sleep Apnea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | UW MedicineStethascopeHeart

  https://www.uwmedicine.org/conditions-symptoms/sleep/sleep-apnea

  Sleep apnea is a common but serious condition in which you briefly stop breathing repeatedly during your sleep. […] Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It’s far more common than thought. It happens in all age groups and both genders, but it’s more common in men. Over 20 million Americans have sleep apnea. […] Sleep apnea causes involuntary breathing pauses or „apneic events” during a single night’s sleep. There may be as many as 20 to 30 or more events per hour. Between events you may snore. But, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may also make you feel like you are choking. The frequent interruptions of deep, restorative sleep often lead to early morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. […] In either form of sleep apnea, your breathing pauses a number of times during sleep. These are called apneic events. There may be as many as 20 to 30 or more events per hour. Between events, you may snore. But, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may also cause a choking sensation. When breathing restarts, you may snort or gasp. These frequent breaks in deep, restorative sleep often lead to headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. […] Other symptoms include dry mouth or sore throat and problems paying attention.

• #2 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24443-obstructive-sleep-apnea-osa

  Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to potentially life-threatening complications. […] Over time, these symptoms can lead to dangerous and sometimes life-threatening complications. […] Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea that you or a sleeping partner will notice at night include: Frequent wakeups in the middle of the night, Pauses in breathing while asleep, Waking up out of breath (like you’re choking), Snoring, Night sweats, Feeling restless. […] Daytime symptoms may include: Fatigue, sleepiness or exhaustion, Mood changes (depression and anxiety), Difficulty concentrating or remembering, Headaches (often when waking up), Sexual dysfunction. […] Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to dangerous and sometimes life-threatening complications that may include: Daytime drowsiness (dangerous if you’re driving or doing something that needs your full, undivided attention), Heart damage and heart failure, Chronic health conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension) or Type 2 diabetes, Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation), Stroke, Sudden cardiac death.

• #2 Obstructive sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352090

  People with obstructive sleep apnea also may complain of memory problems, morning headaches, and mood swings or depression. They also may need to urinate often at night. […] Obstructive sleep apnea might be a risk factor for COVID-19. People with obstructive sleep apnea have been found to be at higher risk for developing a severe form of COVID-19. They may be more likely to need hospital treatment than do those who don’t have obstructive sleep apnea.

• #2 Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

  https://sleepdoctor.com/sleep-apnea

  In general with sleep apnea, people may not notice symptoms until they are pointed out by someone who sees the person sleep. Caregivers or bed partners may notice that a sleeper’s breathing gets slower, faster, or stops while they are asleep. […] Sleep apnea is typically a chronic condition that cannot be cured. However, there are treatments available that can reduce or resolve symptoms and help people with sleep apnea improve both their sleep and overall health. […] Treatment for central and obstructive sleep apnea is used to resolve breathing issues, reduce other symptoms, and decrease a person’s risk of developing health complications. OSA is managed as a chronic health condition and treatments differ based on the severity of the breathing disruptions and a person’s individual needs.

• #2 Obstructive sleep apnea – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352090

  Consult a health care professional if you have, or if your partner observes, the following: Snoring loud enough to disturb your sleep or the sleep of others. Waking up gasping or choking. Pausing in your breathing during sleep. Having excessive daytime drowsiness. This may cause you to fall asleep while working, watching television or even driving a vehicle. […] This pattern can repeat itself 5 to 30 times or more each hour, all night long. These disruptions impair your ability to reach the deep, restful phases of sleep, and you’ll probably feel sleepy during your waking hours. […] People with obstructive sleep apnea might not be aware of their interrupted sleep. Many people with this type of sleep apnea don’t realize they haven’t slept well all night. […] Obstructive sleep apnea is considered a serious medical condition. Complications can include: Daytime fatigue and sleepiness. Because of a lack of restorative sleep at night, people with obstructive sleep apnea often have severe daytime drowsiness, fatigue and irritability.

• #2 Sleep Apnea Symptoms: How to Recognize and Seek Treatment | Temple Health

  https://www.templehealth.org/about/blog/how-would-i-know-if-i-had-sleep-apnea

  If it seems like youre always tired during the day or you often wake up with a headache even though youre getting enough sleep you could have a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. […] Sleep apnea can be difficult to spot on your own. And its easy to blame fatigue, headaches, irritability, stress or some other cause. […] There are some common sleep apnea symptoms that I see time and time again. Often, patients come to me with concerns about things like: […] Very loud snoring, or making choking or gasping noises. These might be loud enough to wake you up. Other times your sleeping partner or roommate might be the one to take notice. […] Always feeling tired or waking up with a headache. Breathing pauses can interrupt sleep and make you tired during the day. When your airway is obstructed, oxygen levels drop, carbon dioxide levels rise and blood vessels dilate. This may cause morning headaches. […] Feeling irritable or depressed, or having trouble concentrating. Getting enough sleep is important for your mental and emotional health. When you don’t get enough rest, your ability to think, learn and remember may suffer.

• #2 Sleep apnoea

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-apnoea/

  Sleep apnoea is when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. The most common type is called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Sleep apnoea needs to be treated because it can lead to more serious problems. […] Symptoms of sleep apnoea mainly happen while you sleep. They include: breathing stopping and starting, making gasping, snorting or choking noises, waking up a lot, loud snoring. […] You have any of the main symptoms of sleep apnoea, such as: your breathing stops and starts while you sleep, you make gasping, snorting or choking noises while you sleep, you always feel very tired during the day. […] Sleep apnoea can be serious if it’s not diagnosed and treated. […] The test can show if you have sleep apnoea and how severe it is. This is based on how often your breathing stops while you sleep (AHI score).

• #2 Obstructive sleep apnoea: causes and symptoms • Heart Research Institute

  https://www.hri.org.au/health/learn/risk-factors/obstructive-sleep-apnoea

  Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts. […] The severity of OSA is determined by how often breathing is interrupted. In mild PSA, there may be between five to 15 interruptions per hour. […] In severe OSA, breathing may be interrupted more than 30 times per hour. Left untreated or undiagnosed, this can have serious and life-threatening consequences. […] The signs and symptoms of OSA include the following: pauses in breathing while sleeping, loud snoring, tossing and turning, waking up gasping or choking, having a dry mouth, sore throat or headaches upon waking, feeling tired or not refreshed after sleep, excessive sleepiness, fatigue or difficulty concentrating during the day, mood changes and irritability, high blood pressure. […] When a person stops breathing and oxygen levels drop, the body responds by releasing epinephrine (also known as adrenaline), a stress hormone. This helps the brain wake the body momentarily to breathe. When this happens over and over, adrenaline levels remain high. This can lead to high blood pressure and puts strain on the cardiovascular system.

• #2 Moderate Sleep Apnea Symptoms and OSA | Resmed

  https://www.resmed.com/en-us/sleep-health/blog/moderate-sleep-apnea-symptoms/

  On the surface, the list of most common moderate sleep apnea symptoms doesnt look much different than the list of symptoms for mild sleep apnea, or even severe sleep apnea. […] According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), all people with obstructive sleep apnea typically experience some form of involuntary sleepiness. But in pinpointing specific moderate sleep apnea symptoms, the AASM defines feelings of sleepiness during activities that require some attention, such as meetings or presentations. […] But according to the Mayo Clinics website, its time to see a doctor when your snoring is loud enough to disturb the sleep of others or yourself, or when your excessive daytime drowsiness is causing you to fall asleep while youre working, watching television or even driving. […] Again, if any of these moderate sleep apnea symptoms sound familiar, we encourage you to talk to your doctor today to see if you may need treatment for OSA.

• #2 9 Unusual Sleep Apnea Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

  https://www.sobedentist.com/patient-education/little-known-sleep-apnea-side-effects/

  Sleep apnea is a serious disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you sleep. These interruptions can last anywhere from 10 seconds to over a minute, and in severe cases, they can occur 30 times or more per hour. This constant disruption prevents your body from getting the oxygen it needs, which can result in a variety of health issues. […] People with mild sleep apnea experience interruptions 5-15 times per hour, while moderate cases involve 15-30 interruptions per hour. In severe cases, breathing stops over 30 times an hour. Imagine stopping breathing for 30 seconds, 30 times an hour this could lead to two hours of no oxygen during an eight-hour sleep cycle. The brain reacts by briefly waking you up to resume breathing, which disrupts your rest. […] If you’re experiencing these symptoms, don’t wait to seek treatment. The longer this goes untreated, the more it can impact your health and quality of life.

• #2 What doctors wish patients knew about sleep apnea | American Medical Association

  https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-sleep-apnea

  About 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea, but only 6 million are diagnosed with the condition. […] Sleep apnea develops over time. Normal apnea-hypopnea index while a person is sleeping is five or less. This means a person’s airway completely collapses or partially collapses several times throughout the night. […] You may first start having sleep apnea—particularly obstructive sleep apnea—because you put on a little weight and you start to have maybe five or seven episodes of sleep apnea per hour, it may not bother you too much, Dr. Chediak added. But then as years go by, you’re a little heavier, you have more bad behaviors, you’re a little older and sleep is more fragmented so now you feel tired. […] Daytime tiredness is blamed on aging and changes in lifestyle, rather than a disorder of sleep, until you are having many episodes of sleep apnea per hour and you’re tired all the time or you’re falling asleep driving, he said. That’s when it becomes critically apparent that you need help.

• #2 Obstructive sleep apnea – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_sleep_apnea

  The transition from wakefulness to sleep (either REM sleep or NREM sleep) is associated with a reduction in upper-airway muscle tone. During REM sleep, muscle tone of the throat and neck, as well as that of the vast majority of skeletal muscles, are almost completely relaxed. This allows the tongue and soft palate/oropharynx to relax, reducing airway patency and potentially impeding or completely obstructing the flow of air into the lungs during inspiration, resulting in reduced respiratory ventilation. […] The fundamental cause of OSA is a blocked upper airway, usually behind the tongue and epiglottis, whereby the otherwise patent airway, in an erect and awake patient, collapses when the patient is lying on his or her back and loses muscle tone upon entering deep sleep. […] The cycle of muscle-tone loss and restoration coinciding with periods of deep and light sleep repeats throughout the patient’s period of sleep. The number of apnoea and hypopnoea episodes during any given hour is counted and given a score. If a patient has an average of five or more episodes per hour, mild OSA may be confirmed. An average of 30 or more episodes per hour indicates severe OSA.

• #2

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/obstructive-sleep-apnoea/

  Obstructive sleep apnoea can regularly disrupt your sleep. This can have a big impact on your quality of life. If it is not treated, it can lead to other problems. […] Many people with obstructive sleep apnoea do not know they have it. Often a partner, friend or family member first notices problems while you sleep. […] Signs of obstructive sleep apnoea while you sleep include: loud snoring, noisy breathing, long gaps between breaths, gasping or snorting. […] You may also have night sweats, wake up a lot during the night to pee, feel tired during the day. […] The doctor will use the test to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea. They will find out how much it is interrupting your sleep and recommend treatment. […] The test can show if you have sleep apnoea and how severe it is. This is based on how often your breathing stops while you sleep (AHI score). […] The apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) measures how severe your sleep apnoea is. How severe it is depends on the number of sleep apnoea episodes you have in an hour.

• #2 Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea | HealthPartners Blog

  https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/signs-and-symptoms-of-sleep-apnea/

  Low levels of oxygen in your blood can put extra stress on your heart and cardiovascular system, increasing your chance of high blood pressure and heart disease. […] Increases in blood pressure and low oxygen levels can also increase your chances of having a stroke. […] Sleep apnea can make liver problems worse. If you have sleep apnea, youre more likely to have abnormal liver function results, and liver scarring. […] Youre not going to suffocate in your sleep because of sleep apnea if your body doesnt get enough air, your brain will force you awake so you can breathe. However, sleep apnea places significant stress on your heart and circulatory system, which means that sleep apnea can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other health emergencies while youre sleeping. […] Mild sleep apnea can turn into severe apnea without treatment. So, its important to get treatment as early as possible.

• #2 What doctors wish patients knew about sleep apnea | American Medical Association

  https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-sleep-apnea

  If your hourly rate is five or more a night, that is likely a sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. Rosen said. […] It’s typically hard to notice on your own if you stop breathing throughout the night and have sleep apnea, said Dr. Rosen. What you’ll notice is that you feel sleepy. Some people will notice that they wake up during the night feeling like they’re gasping or choking or even have to go to the bathroom at a lot at night. […] We do know that sleep apnea has been increasing in prevalence over the years, said Dr. Rosen, noting that this may also have to do with the rise in recognition for sleep apnea too. […] But this is in part because it’s very much linked to obesity and obesity is becoming more prevalent, she said. […] Yes, you have a little sleep apnea, but that’s really not what’s wrong with you or why you’re not feeling well, Dr. Chediak said.

• #2 The Silent Threat of Sleep Apnea: Why Ignoring Symptoms Can Be Dangerous | Blog | Loyola Medicine

  https://www.loyolamedicine.org/newsroom/blog-articles/silent-threat-sleep-apnea

  Sleep apnea is more than just a noisy nuisance that disrupts your sleep; it’s a serious health condition with far-reaching consequences. While snoring may be its most recognizable symptom, the effects of untreated sleep apnea extend well beyond restless nights. If left unaddressed, the sleep disorder can trigger a host of health problems that can shorten your lifespan and diminish your quality of life. […] You or your partner may notice these common symptoms: Loud snoring, Choking or gasping during sleep, Excessive daytime fatigue, Morning headaches, Difficulty concentrating, Mood changes like depression or irritability. […] As many as 90% of sleep apnea cases remain undiagnosed, meaning millions of people unknowingly live with its harmful effects. […] The effects of sleep apnea go beyond feeling tired during the day; ignoring the sleep disorder can have severe, even life-threatening, consequences.

• #2 The Silent Threat of Sleep Apnea: Why Ignoring Symptoms Can Be Dangerous | Blog | Loyola Medicine

  https://www.loyolamedicine.org/newsroom/blog-articles/silent-threat-sleep-apnea

  Sleep apnea forces the body into a state of constant alarm. Each time breathing stops, oxygen levels drop, triggering the release of stress hormones. Over time, these fluctuations strain the heart. Risks include high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and stroke. Men with untreated sleep apnea are three times more likely to suffer a stroke. […] Sleep apnea disrupts glucose metabolism, increasing the risk of insulin resistance. Research has shown that there is a strong correlation between obstructive sleep apnea and also having diabetes, creating a vicious cycle of health complications. […] Chronic fatigue from poor sleep contributes to mood swings, depression, and anxiety. Individuals with untreated sleep apnea often report difficulty concentrating and memory problems.

• #2 Sleep Apnea Symptoms | Northwestern Medicine

  https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/neurosciences/sleep-health-center/sleep-apnea/symptoms

  If youve ever had a stuffed-up nose, you know the feeling of trying to breathe through a very narrow passageway. If the entire passage becomes blocked and you cant breathe at all, you have sleep apnea. This can result in a loss of restful, healthy sleep, which can cause: […] You should see your sleep medicine specialist if: […] You are told by bed partners that you snore loudly or stop breathing at night. […] You are sleepy during the day even if you get a full night’s sleep. […] You have a sore throat and dry mouth every morning. […] Sleep does not refresh you, and you feel exhausted when you wake in the morning. […] You have had a hard time controlling your blood pressure or blood sugars. […] You have atrial fibrillation that has been hard to control, resistant to attempts to revert to a normal heart rhythm. […] You have a hard time falling asleep. […] You wake gasping for breath at night. […] Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the airway is blocked during sleep.

• #2 What Is Sleep Apnea? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/sleep-apnea/guide/

  In addition, your partner or family members may tell you that they witnessed one or more of the following: Chronic snoring that may be extremely loud, Repeated pauses in breathing followed by snorting and gasping for air. […] When youre unable to have normal sleep cycles that give you a restful, restorative sleep, it can lead to profound physical, mental, and even emotional complications. […] Undiagnosed sleep apnea can lead to chronic sleepiness in the daytime and problems with attention, memory issues, and irritability. It can also lead to relationship stress if loud snoring interferes with a partners sleep. Over time, untreated sleep apnea may increase your risk of: Metabolic syndrome, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Stroke, Type 2 diabetes, Glaucoma, Pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes and hypertension), Cancers (such as pancreatic, renal, or skin cancer), Depression.

• #2 Sleep Apnea Symptoms | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/sleep-apnea-symptoms

  Left undetected, sleep apnea can harm the heart, damage the brain, and off-balance hormones. […] The heart suddenly stresses out and tries to pump more vigorously when it shouldnt be, explains Dr. Lee. Over time, this causes a lot of the cardiovascular diseases associated with sleep apnea. […] Cells die when they go too long without oxygen. In extreme cases, a lack of oxygen from sleep apnea accumulates enough to destroy tissue in the brain. […] Sleep deprivation from sleep apnea can lead to insulin resistance and obesity. It also makes it much harder to lose weight and keep weight off. […] A sleep apnea diagnosis begins with visiting a sleep doctor. […] If the sleep doctor suspects sleep apnea, they refer the patient for a sleep study. […] The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is the most common measure of a patients degree of sleep apnea. The index measures how many times a patient stops and starts breathing during an average hour of sleep. […] Dr. Lee warns patients that AHI is far from perfect.

• #2 Sleep apnea: 14 Hidden Dangers

  https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-conditions

  Sleep apnea is common among people with this condition — 80% or more of them may have OSA. […] Extra pounds raise your chances of getting sleep apnea, and the condition also makes it harder to slim down. […] If you are feeling distracted, forgetful, slow to react, and your thinking is muddled, you may have brain fog. Those feelings go hand-in-hand with untreated sleep apnea. […] The suns up, yet you feel tired. Thats a common symptom of OSA. It can take a toll on everything from your mood to how clearly you think. […] When you feel groggy, you raise your risk of falling asleep at the wheel. People with sleep apnea are up to five times more likely than normal sleepers to have traffic accidents. […] Some older people have more memory slips or thinking problems than other folks their age. […] Poor sleep might make you more likely to get depressed. And depression may raise your chances of getting worse shut-eye.

• #2 Obstructive sleep apnea – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_sleep_apnea

  The hypoxia (absence of oxygen supply) related to OSA may cause changes in the neurons of the hippocampus and the right frontal cortex. Research using neuro-imaging revealed evidence of hippocampal atrophy in people with OSA. They found that OSA can cause problems in mentally manipulating non-verbal information, in executive functions and working memory. OSA may also be associated with an increased risk of a person developing Alzheimer’s disease. […] Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is significantly more common among people in relationships, who are alerted to their condition by being informed by their sleeping partner since individuals with obstructive sleep apnea are often unaware of the condition. […] The diagnosis of OSA syndrome is made when the patient shows recurrent episodes of partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep resulting in apneas or hypopneas, respectively.

• #2 The Silent Threat of Sleep Apnea: Why Ignoring Symptoms Can Be Dangerous | Blog | Loyola Medicine

  https://www.loyolamedicine.org/newsroom/blog-articles/silent-threat-sleep-apnea

  Daytime drowsiness caused by sleep apnea can be as impairing as alcohol intoxication. It can also lead to death, with sleep-deprived drivers accounting for just over 20% of car crash deaths. […] Perhaps the most alarming statistic: untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of sudden death by 30%. […] Understanding the risks of untreated sleep apnea is the first step in prioritizing your health. Sleep is foundational to well-being, and ignoring sleep apnea symptoms robs your body of the restorative rest it needs to function. If you’re experiencing signs of sleep apnea or even if you suspect you might be, consulting a health care provider is crucial.

• #2 Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

  https://sleepdoctor.com/sleep-apnea

  Living with sleep apnea may require people to make significant changes to their lifestyle and daily routine. Excessive sleepiness can lead to drowsy driving, so people with sleep apnea should be cautious when driving long distances or operating machinery. Behavioral changes like losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking, and using a positive airway pressure all take time and a commitment to better health.

• #2 12 Telltale Signs You Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

  https://www.sleepresolutions.com/blog/signs-symptoms-sleep-apnea-list

  Another important note is that men and women experience obstructive sleep apnea different. Women are more likely to report experiencing insomnia, restless leg syndrome, feeling overwhelmed, depression, and heartburn at night. Many of the other symptoms are similar however, women are misdiagnosed at a higher rate because they are not reporting the classic OSA symptoms.

• #2 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/apnea.html

  Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing during sleep. It usually happens because something obstructs, or blocks, the upper airway. This is called obstructive sleep apnea (AP-nee-uh). […] Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) interrupts sleep and can make the body’s oxygen levels fall or carbon dioxide levels rise. This can make kids miss out on healthy, restful sleep. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can lead to learning, behavior, growth, and heart problems. […] Signs of obstructive sleep apnea in kids include: snoring, often with pauses, snorts, or gasps; heavy breathing while sleeping; very restless sleep and sleeping in unusual positions; bedwetting (especially if a child had stayed dry at night); daytime sleepiness or behavior/learning problems; sleepwalking or night terrors. […] Because it’s hard for them to get a good night’s sleep, kids might: have a hard time waking up in the morning; be tired or fall asleep during the day; have trouble paying attention or be hyperactive. […] As a result, obstructive sleep apnea can hurt school performance. Teachers and others may think a child has ADHD or learning problems.

• #2 Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/pediatric-obstructive-sleep-apnea

  Symptoms of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea include: Snoring, often with pauses, snorts or gasps between breaths, Heavy breathing while sleeping, Extremely restless sleep, Bedwetting (especially if a child previously stayed dry at night), Daytime sleepiness or behavioral problems. […] Obstructive sleep apnea affects 3 to 6 percent of children and is associated with repetitive narrowing of the airways, which is the breathing tube from the mouth and the nose down to the lungs. […] This can happen multiple times in the night, and results in significant sleep disruption. A common consequence is problems paying attention the next day. Some children might also be sleepy, while others will be hyperactive.

• #2 Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/obstructive-sleep-apnea

  School problems children may do poorly in school, even being labeled as „slow” or „lazy.” […] Bedwetting also known as nocturnal enuresis, although there are many causes for bedwetting besides sleep apnea. […] Frequent infections may include a history of chronic problems with tonsils, adenoids and/or ear infections. […] If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can cause poor growth („failure to thrive”), high blood pressure, and heart problems. […] Obstructive sleep apnea can also affect behavior and cognition. Therefore, it is important to get it evaluated early.

• #2 Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | Diagnosis & Treatment

  https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/o/obstructive-sleep-apnea

  Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea can share symptoms with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because of this, some children with pediatric OSA are misdiagnosed as having ADHD. Some children may have both conditions. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea can also sometimes worsen ADHD symptoms. […] It’s important to treat pediatric obstructive sleep apnea as soon as possible. Treating it early can help the child maintain normal growth and development.

• #2 Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 6 Warning Signs

  https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/apnea-warning-signs/

  Sleep apnea a condition in which breathing during sleep continually stops and starts is common as you age. Research shows that up to 20 percent of older adults experience it and many dont know they have it. […] One reason may be that sleep apnea symptoms tend to be more subtle in older adults. […] Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart attack. […] About 30 percent of people with sleep apnea report having a headache when they wake up in the morning. […] Its a little-known fact, but one sign of sleep apnea can be trouble getting and maintaining an erection. […] If you have sleep apnea, you may notice that you wake frequently throughout the night, which can lead you to think you have insomnia when you really dont. […] About 30 percent of people with obstructive sleep apnea report having a dry mouth when they wake up in the morning.

• #2 Diagnosing Sleep Apnea | SleepApnea.org

  https://www.sleepapnea.org/diagnosis/?srsltid=AfmBOoqKQxlJJqlq4MfZTOk31cyucwh9eXsf_sCz148lr65WoZubGjg0

  Sleep apnea may present itself in a number of ways. Consider talking with your doctor if you have one or more symptoms of the condition. […] Untreated sleep apnea can affect a person’s quality of sleep and daily life. However, timely diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea can prevent complications and relieve symptoms in most cases.

• #2 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Diagnosis | American Lung Association

  https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/sleep-apnea/symptoms-diagnosis

  Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea can vary from person to person. Common symptoms include: […] Daytime sleepiness which may result in difficulty focusing and falling asleep during the day, potentially while driving. […] Pauses in breathing: If you have sleep apnea you may wake up suddenly with jerking body movements after these breathing pauses, often gasping and choking. […] If you or your loved one have snoring that disrupts your sleep, pauses in breathing during the night or have a hard time staying awake during the day you should talk to your healthcare provider. […] In addition, if you are having a hard time controlling your asthma, blood pressure or blood sugar, you might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

• #3 Sleep apnea: Symptoms, treatments, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178633

  When a person has sleep apnea, their breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, which can result in low levels of oxygen. Symptoms include daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, restless sleep, and more. […] A person with sleep apnea may be unaware of their symptoms, but another person may notice that while sleeping the person: stops breathing for a while, followed by a noisy breath, gasps for air, snores loudly. […] The individual may notice that they experience fatigue, restless sleep or insomnia, difficulty concentrating, waking up several times a night to urinate, awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat, headaches, irritability, heartburn, decreased libido and erectile dysfunction. […] Sleep apnea is a common problem that causes peoples breathing to pause during sleep. It can lead to fatigue and difficulty focusing, and it may be a sign of an underlying condition. […] Often a person does not know they have sleep apnea, but someone who lives with them will notice.

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