Loud snoring. This can indicate breathing problems or blocked air passages.
Cessation of breathing or choking spells in the night. In severe cases, this can occur over fifty times an hour with each spell lasting as long as ten seconds.
Excessive daytime sleepiness. Daytime sleepiness can become so excessive that working becomes difficult and driving is dangerous.
Frequent visits to the bathroom. Individuals with sleep apnea often find that they require repeated trips to the bathroom throughout the night.
Severe mood swings. Sleep deprivation can affect mental health, often causing moods to shift rapidly from depression to irritability to anger.
Obesity. Although some slim people do suffer from sleep apnea, the majority are overweight or obese.
Low sex drive and a general lack of energy. Because individuals with sleep apnea suffer from sleep deprivation, they often find they lack the energy to perform daily activities, and even lose interest in sex.
Dry mouth and sore throat in the morning. This is caused from sleeping with the mouth open, snoring and gasping for air.
Lack of concentration and forgetfulness. Sleep deprivation affects motor skills and memory.
Morning headaches. Lack of sufficient air throughout the night can cause headaches.
