Obstructive sleep apnea is common and often missed. Your breathing repeatedly pauses during sleep, lowering oxygen and disturbing rest — even if you do not remember waking.
Warning signs
- Loud, habitual snoring
- Someone has noticed you stop breathing or gasp in your sleep
- Waking unrefreshed and feeling sleepy during the day
- Morning headaches or a dry mouth
- Difficulty concentrating, or blood pressure that is hard to control
Why it is worth treating
Untreated sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and accidents from daytime sleepiness. The good news is that it is very treatable.
A sleep assessment can confirm the diagnosis. Book a consultation.