Does your sleep partner tell you that you snore loudly? Are you exhausted, irritable, or have difficulty focusing during the day? Do you sometimes wake up with headaches?
If you answered yes, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when the back of your throat collapses and blocks your airway, depriving your body (brain, heart) of oxygen. This can lead to:
Sleep apnea is also dangerous because you may not even realize that you’re suffering from it, which can put your health at risk.