Sleep Apnea
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
A person may stop breathing a few times a night to hundreds of times a night. Apnea becomes a problem if breathing stops more than 330 times a night or 50 times an hour. People with this condition often wake slightly to restore their breathing. These episodes disrupt normal sleep, which can result in extreme daytime sleepiness. Other symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea are as follows:
decreased interest in sex
falling asleep when talking, driving, or during daytime activities
fatigue and irritability
headaches, especially in the morning
loud snoring
memory loss
mood changes
snoring interrupted by periods of not breathing
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