What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops or becomes restricted during sleep. These interruptions can prevent your body from getting the oxygen it needs and can significantly impact your quality of sleep and overall health.

Many people with sleep apnea are unaware they have it.

30 million U.S. adults have obstructive sleep apnea, but an estimated 80% of these cases are undiagnosed. While loud snoring is a common sign, sleep apnea CAN also occur in people who do not snore. The condition can affect anyone, regardless of age or body type.

What Are The Main Types of Sleep Apnea?

The three types of sleep apnea include:

Central Sleep Apnea (CSA): Breathing pauses occur because the brain temporarily fails to send the proper signals to the muscles that control breathing.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): The most common type. This occurs when the muscles and soft tissues in the throat relax during sleep and partially or completely block the airway. The airway repeatedly becomes blocked or narrowed during sleep, causing breathing to slow or stop temporarily.
Mixed Sleep Apnea, or Complex Sleep Apnea (CompSA): A combination of obstructive and central sleep apnea, where both airway blockage and a lack of breathing signals contribute to breathing pauses.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF

SLEEP APNEA

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Morning Headaches

Loud or Frequent Snoring

Excessive Daytime Tiredness

Pauses in Breathing Noticed by a Partner

Difficulty Concentrating

Gasping, Choking, or Coughing During Sleep

Brain Fog or Memory Problems

Restless Sleep

Irritability or Mood Changes

Frequent Nighttime Awakenings

Feeling Unrefreshed Despite 8+ Hours

Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Decreased Energy or Motivation

Dry Mouth Upon Waking

Night Sweats

Frequent Nightime Urination

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