- 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.
Causes of Sleep Apnea
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