Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
90% of people don't even know they have it!

Sleep apnea is a deceiving sleep disorder; 90% of people who have sleep apnea don't know that they have it! Episodes of choking or gasping for air may occur hundreds of times throughout the night, you probably will not have any recollection of struggling for breath. It is usually the bed partner who first notices that the person is struggling to breathe. When left untreated, this common disorder can be life-threatening and impact your quality of life.

OSA sufferers are seven times more likely to have automobile accidents than non-sufferers. In fact, according to a study conducted by the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, each year, 980 lives could potentially be saved and $11.1 billion in automobile accident costs could be avoided if drivers who suffer from OSA received successful sleep apnea treatment.

These are the most common signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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  • Snoring, interrupted by pauses in breathing
  • Gasping or choking during sleep
  • Sleep partner reports that you stop breathing during sleep
  • Restless sleep
  • I seem to be losing my sex drive
  • I frequently awake with a dry mouth
  • I have dreams soon after falling asleep or during naps.
  • I wake up at night with an acid/sour taste in my mouth
  • I wake up at night coughing or wheezing
  • I have frequent sore throats
  • When trying to go to sleep I experience an aching or crawling sensation in my legs
  • I experience leg pain or cramps at night
  • Frequent urination at night
  • Drowsiness while driving a vehicle
  • Generalized sleepiness or fatigue during the day
  • Poor concentration and /or judgment
  • Short-term memory loss
  • Irritability
  • Depression and / or anxiety
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Large Neck Size
  • Morning headaches

If you are experiencing some - or even all - of these symptoms, you should be examined for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Contact us today to make an appointment. 

 
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