How can you tell? Are there symptoms or something? (Btw, sleep apnea is when you stop breathing when you sleep....)
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How can you tell if you suffer from sleep apnea?
Question by ThePortal: How can you tell if you suffer from sleep apnea?
How can you tell? Are there symptoms or something? (Btw, sleep apnea is when you stop breathing when you sleep....)
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How can you tell? Are there symptoms or something? (Btw, sleep apnea is when you stop breathing when you sleep....)
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Usually apnea is diagnosed with a sleep study monitored in a sleep lab, there are symptoms of apnea such as sleeping a full night and feeling wore out, or your partner telling you that you stopped breathing while you were sleeping.
ReplyDeleteExcessive daytime sleepiness.
ReplyDeleteWaking with an unrefreshed feeling after sleep, having problems with memory and concentration, feeling tired, and experiencing personality changes.
Morning or night headaches. About half of all people with sleep apnea report headaches.2
Heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth at night.
Swelling of the legs.
Getting up during the night to urinate (nocturia).
Sweating and chest pain while you are sleeping.
Symptoms of sleep apnea that others may notice include:
Episodes of not breathing (apnea), which may occur as few as 5 times an hour (mild apnea) to more than 50 times an hour (severe apnea). How many episodes you have determines how severe your sleep apnea is.
Loud snoring. Almost all people who have sleep apnea snore, but not all people who snore have sleep apnea.
Restless tossing and turning during sleep.
Nighttime choking or gasping spells.
Usually it takes going to an apnea specialist and staying overnight at the hospital and them running test.. Or you could have someone be near by as you sleep to see if you stop breathing. Very serious.. Got to the DR. if your worried.
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ReplyDeleteFrequent, loud snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea, a common and potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts as you sleep.
It can be tough to identify sleep apnea on your own, since the most prominent symptoms only occur when you’re asleep. But you can get around this difficulty by asking a bed partner to observe your sleep habits or recording yourself during sleep.
Although sleep apnea is treatable, it often goes unrecognized. Untreated sleep apnea can be dangerous and detrimental to your health.
Is it just snoring or is it sleep apnea?
Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, and not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. So how do you tell the difference between garden variety snoring and a more serious case of sleep apnea?
The biggest telltale sign is how you feel during the day. Normal snoring doesn’t interfere with the quality of your sleep as much as sleep apnea does, so you’re less likely to suffer from extreme fatigue and sleepiness during the day.
Daytime sleepiness, fatigue, frequent naps, headaches, irritability, insomnia, and poor memory and attention are some of the other common symptoms associated with sleep apnea as a result of insufficient sleep.
ReplyDeleteExcessive daytime sleepiness.
Waking with an unrefreshed feeling after sleep, having problems with memory and concentration, feeling tired, and experiencing personality changes.
Morning or night headaches. About half of all people with sleep apnea report headaches.2
Heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth at night.
Swelling of the legs.
Getting up during the night to urinate (nocturia).
Sweating and chest pain while you are sleeping.
Major signs and symptoms of sleep apnea:
Loud and chronic snoring
Choking, snorting, or gasping during sleep
Long pauses in breathing
Daytime sleepiness, no matter how much time you spend in bed
Other common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include:
Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
Morning headaches
Restless or fitful sleep
Insomnia or nighttime awakenings
Going to the bathroom frequently during the night
Waking up feeling out of breath
Forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating
Moodiness, irritability, or depression