What Is Apnea?
5. Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OSA symptoms at night may include loud snoring (to the point that it bothers others), gasping , snorting, or choking that causes arousal, insomnia, nocturia, restless sleep, witnessed apneas (by sleeping partner), and restless sleep.
During the day, patients may experience a headache, sore throat, nonrestorative sleep (tired as soon as waking up), memory impairment, difficulty with concentration, personality changes, irritability, depression, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux, decreased libido, sexual dysfunction, morning confusion, decreased reflexes, and more. In children with OSA, there may be reduced growth rate due to intense effort required for breathing causing calories to be burned at high rates and an obstructed nose and throat causing decreased taste and appetite.
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