Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Symptoms can vary from person to person, however daytime sleepiness is the most common. Sleep apnea doesn't typically fully wake a person up, just enough to interrupt the sleep cycle, affecting the quality of sleep; therefore causing sleepiness (as well as other possible symptoms) during the day.
Many of the symptoms that occur during sleep aren't noticed by the patient, but can be witnessed by another person. These can include loud snoring, unusual breathing noises, or even a noticeable lapse in breathing.
- Depression
- irritability
- Insomnia
- Increased heart rate
- Waking up choking, gasping or feeling out of breath
- High blood pressure
- Lack of energy during the day
- Unexplained weight gain
- Changes in urination
- Frequent heartburn
- Nights sweats
- Morning headaches
- Daytime sleepiness
- Pauses in breathing during sleep
- Sore throught or dry mouth upon waking up
- Restless sleep
- Decrease sex drive
- Loud snoring
- Trouble concentrating
- Forgetfulness
