Sleep Apnea Testing

Signs & Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea often goes unnoticed because the most telling signs happen while you're asleep. Here are the symptoms to watch for — day and night.

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Nighttime signs

  • Loud, chronic snoring
  • Gasping, choking, or witnessed pauses in breathing
  • Restless sleep and frequent awakenings
  • Night sweats or frequent trips to the bathroom

Daytime signs

  • Waking unrefreshed, even after a full night
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness or drowsy driving
  • Morning headaches
  • Trouble concentrating, memory lapses, or irritability

Snoring and sleep apnea

Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, and not everyone with sleep apnea snores loudly — but loud, chronic snoring paired with daytime sleepiness or witnessed pauses is a common warning sign worth testing for. A home sleep study can tell the difference. If several of these symptoms sound familiar, learning what sleep apnea is and how it's diagnosed is a good next step.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Many people snore without having sleep apnea. However, loud, chronic snoring combined with daytime sleepiness or witnessed breathing pauses is a common warning sign that's worth testing for.
Common daytime symptoms include waking unrefreshed, excessive sleepiness, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, and irritability.
If snoring is loud and chronic, or paired with daytime fatigue or witnessed pauses, a home sleep test is a convenient way to find out whether sleep apnea is present.

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