Loud snoring
Pauses in breathing during sleep (witnessed by someone else)
Gasping, choking, or snorting during sleep
Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
Morning headaches
Trouble staying asleep or frequent nighttime awakenings
Insomnia or unrefreshing sleep
Daytime sleepiness or fatigue
Falling asleep during quiet activities (meetings, reading, driving)
Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
Irritability or mood changes
Waking up with high blood pressure or heartburn
Needing to sleep in an upright position to breathe more comfortably
Symptoms worsen when sleeping on your back
Restless sleep or frequent position changes
Nighttime urination (more than usual)
Unintended weight gain or large neck circumference (risk factor)
High blood pressure (risk factor)
Type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome (risk factor)
Heart disease or history of stroke (risk factor)
Family history of sleep apnea (risk factor)
If you use CPAP and still have persistent symptoms (may indicate inadequate treatment)