SLEEP APNEA
UNDERSTANDING SLEEP APNEA
As many as half of people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea are overweight.
SYMPTOMS
• Loud snoring that typically bothers others
• Gasping or choking sounds
• Breathing pauses observed by someone watching you sleep
• Sudden body jerking
• Restless tossing and turning
• Frequent awakening while sleep
You may also experience:
• Morning headaches
• Dry mouth or throat
• Feeling sleepy or fatigued during the day
• Poor memory or mood swings