Many people snore. You may know of several yourself, or maybe you are the one that snores in your house. Often this is nothing more than a partial block of the airway caused by the tongue, but in some cases, this could lead to more dangerous and potentially lethal situations. Read more to find out if you could have the apnea sleep disorder.
What is the apnea sleep disorder?
The apnea sleep disorder is a condition where one stops breathing for a period of ten seconds to sixty seconds. It is usually correlated with snoring and many people often get snoring and apnea confused. There are two main types of the apnea sleep disorder. The first is obstructive apnea and the other is central apnea. They both produce the same effect of not being able to breath for short durations, however, the root causes are not always the same.
What are symptoms of the apnea sleep disorder?
Below are a few symptoms that you should be aware of as possible signs of the apnea sleep disorder.
Waking to find you are gulping for air
Waking with the sensation of choking
Having trouble staying asleep through the night
Loud snoring
Not feeling refreshed in the morning, due to a hard nights sleep
Having a headache in the morning or during the night
These are all symptoms of the apnea sleep disorder. You should consider seeking the advice of a medical professional if you have any of the above symptoms.
