Warning Signs for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is said to be as common as diabetes and can be quite serious, which means that it is important to diagnose if you or someone you know suffers from sleep apnea. The following is a list of common symptoms of sleep apnea. Keep in mind that just because you suffer from a few of these symptoms, that does not necessarily mean that you have sleep apnea. If you feel that most of these symptoms apply to you and you have a poor quality of sleep, contact your primary caregiver to set up a sleep test.

• Consistent, Loud, or Disruptive Snoring

Snoring, itself, does not mean you have sleep apnea, but almost all those who suffer from sleep apnea experience chronic and disruptive snoring. Excessively loud snoring, when a symptom of sleep apnea, is caused by the relaxation of the muscles in the throat

• Extreme Daytime Sleepiness

Extreme fatigue means that you are often dosing off during conversations, meals, or even while driving.

• Gasping for Air During Sleep

People with sleep apnea often find themselves waking up gasping for air, or their partner wakes up to see them doing so.

• Morning Headaches

While headaches can be caused by many different environmental or health factors, if you struggle with sleep apnea, you are more likely to wake up with morning headaches because of how hard your body has to work during the night to keep you breathing