Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Spot the signs. Sleep safer.
Witnessed pauses
Partner sees breathing stop
or long silent gaps.
Loud, chronic snoring
Most nights, most weeks.
Often worse on your back.
Gasping / choking at night
Wake up air-hungry.
Startle + pounding heart.
Excess daytime sleepiness
Doze off in meetings/TV/driving.
Low energy, heavy eyelids.
Morning headaches
Dull, pressure-like.
Ease after getting up.
Dry mouth / sore throat
Mouth breathing overnight.
Wake thirsty.
Mood & focus
Irritable, low mood.
Brain fog, poor concentration.
Diagnosis & help
Sleep study (home/lab).
Treatments: CPAP, oral device,
positional & lifestyle changes.