Signs and Symptoms
The most common signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:
- Loud snoring
- Observed episodes of breathing cessation during sleep
- Abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath
- Choking or gasping for air during sleep
- Restless sleep or difficulty staying asleep (insomnia)
- Awakening with dry mouth or sore throat
- Morning headaches
- Nausea
- Excessive day time sleepiness (even while at work or while driving)
- Loss of memory
- Difficulty concentrating at work
- Mood swings or personality changes, such as irritability or depression
- Sexual dysfunction
- Frequent urination during the night
- Obesity due to lack of energy
