The majority of people tend to associate snoring as the most common sign of sleep apnea, but the real first noticeable signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may include excessive tiredness during the day. Below are common daytime symptoms a person might feel with sleep apnea.
Daytime symptoms of sleep apnea include:
Waking up feeling tired
Headaches upon waking
Dry or sore throat
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Trouble with memory or impaired intelligence
Impotence or decreased sex drive
If any of those symptoms above feel familiar, you or a loved one might have sleep apnea.
New research suggests up to 936 million people worldwide may have sleep apnea. In this video, Dr. Breus explains what sleep apnea really is, clears up common misconceptions, and shares how to tell if it could be affecting you.
Better sleep changes how you feel, think, and show up every day. An at-home sleep study gives you real answers and expert support to help you start the year feeling stronger.
