Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious condition where muscles in the throat collapse during sleep, blocking your breathing, and causing you to wake up many times from sleep.
What happens during sleep apnea?
Symptoms of
Sleep Apnea
Snoring
Sexual dysfunction
Daytime sleepiness or fatigue
Restlessness during sleep
Sudden awakenings from sleep gasping or choking
Dry or sore mouth after waking up
Intellectual impairment, such as trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, or irritability
Night sweats
Headaches
What puts you at risk for sleep apnea?
Being overweight
Working the night shift
Having heart problems, hard-to-treat blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of sleep apnea
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