What Is Sleep Apnea?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
Sometimes the first indicator that you may be suffering from sleep apnea is a comment from your partner about your loud snoring or episodes of what seems like you holding your breath while you sleep. When you stop breathing temporarily, you may wake up gasping for breath. Even though these are common symptoms, not everyone who has sleep apnea exhibits them, however.
Other symptoms are more subtle. You may notice that you are irritable or never feel rested in spite of getting an adequate number of hours of sleep. You may also have difficulty staying awake during the day or wake up with a headache each morning. Some people report waking up with a sore throat or dry mouth as a symptom.
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