Signs and Symptoms

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