Top 15 Common Sleep Apnea Symptoms

The Facts of Sleep Apnea

It is estimated that 18 million Americans have Sleep Apnea. That translates into 1 in every 18 or 5.6% of U.S. residents with African Americans have an increased risk.

and about 3 percent (or 1.5 of 50) of all Americans have an undiagnosed case of Sleep Apnea.

Top 15 Sleep Apnea Common Symptoms

1. Louder than normal snoring
2. Waking up with dry mouth
3. Gasping for air while sleeping
4. Depression
5. Lack of energy
6. Irritable
7. Insomnia
8. Difficulty maintaining focus
9. Daytime tiredness
10. Morning headaches
11. Mood changes
12. Memory loss
13. Missed work
14. Night sweats
15. Sexual Dysfunction

What happens if Sleep Apnea goes Untreated?

If you have Sleep Apnea and it goes goes untreated, you will be put at risk for the following:

1. Significant increase in chance of sudden death
2. Increased blood clots
3. Constant fatigue
4. Death by heart disease – heart attack
5. Cell damage due to oxidative stress
6. Type 2 Diabetes
7. Increased blood sugar levels
8. Increased risk of stroke