Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Many people suffer from sleep apnea and don't even know it. In many cases, the spouse or bedmate are able to recognize the sleep apnea symptoms, and help their loved one find treatment.
Here are the main sleep apnea symptoms:
- Loud snoring
- Breathing cessation during sleep
- Sudden awakenings due to shortness of breath
- Dry mouth upon wakening
- Sore throat upon wakening
- Morning headaches
- Sleepiness during the day
- High blood pressure
- Irritability
- Change in personality
- Depression
- Heartburn
- Restless sleep
- Gasping and choking during sleep
- Confusion upon awakening
- Fatigue
If you or someone you know show some or most of these symptoms, there is a significant chance that sleep apnea is the reason. In order to seek help, you should be examined by a sleep specialist and be scheduled for a sleep study. It is important for you to know that it is possible to treat and cure most of sleep apnea's symptoms..
