Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Loud snoring
- Witnessed apnea
- Abrupt awakenings acompanied by gasping or choking
- Dry mouth or sore throat in the morning
- Morning headaches
- Difficulty concentrating during the day
- Mood changes, such as depression or irritability
- Gastro-essophageal reflux
- High-blood pressure
- Nighttime sweating
- Decreased libido
Risk Factors:
- Sex (male vs female)
- Large neck size
- Narrow airways
- High-blood pressure
- Overweight
- Age
- Family history of sleep apnea