Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans, and if left untreated, it could result in serious cardiovascular problems including heart disease and stroke. The best way to ensure your overall health is to get treatment from our expert in sleep apnea in Thousand Oaks, but the only way to know you need treatment is being able to identify the symptoms of sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and it is the result of the tongue or other soft tissues blocking the flow of air. Sleep apnea is most often characterized by pauses in a person’s breathing while they sleep followed by gasping for air. Since it happens at night, a person is often unaware that they have it, but a bed partner could inform them so that they can get the treatment they need from our expert in obstructive sleep apnea in Thousand Oaks.

Other symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:

•    Trouble concentrating or forgetfulness during the day
•    Extreme fatigue during the day
•    Dry mouth or sore throat
•    Morning headaches
•    Depression
•    Irritability
•    Night sweats
•    Difficulty getting up in the morning
•    Sexual dysfunction
•    Restlessness during sleep

If you notice these symptoms in yourself or your partner, seek treatment immediately.