Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Sleep apnea symptoms are most often associated with excessive snoring. Fewer are aware that more severe symptoms commonly accompany this disorder. The term “apnea” is Greek for “without breath.” Someone who suffers from sleep apnea stops breathing while asleep. Symptoms vary depending on the severity and the type of apnea the patient suffers from.
There are also less obvious apnea symptoms that can only be diagnosed by proper testing. Problems like high blood pressure, obesity, weight gain, and even impotency have been linked to apnea. A great majority of cases go undiagnosed because sufferers don’t realize that these problems can be intertwined with a disorder that is often considered more of a nuisance than a major medical concern.
