How To Tell If You Have Sleep Apnea?

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)

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