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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.

Sleep Apnea History and Symptoms

Common Symptoms

• Loud and chronic snoring with apneas in between
• Gasping, snorting, or interruptions in breathing while sleeping
• Excessive day-time sleepiness

Non-specific symtoms include

• Morning headaches
• Lack of concentration
• Irritability
• Memory impairment
• Mood changes, especially depression
• Personality changes
• Decreased libido and impotence
• Tachycardia
• Nocturia
• Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat
• Esophageal reflux
• Night sweats
• Recurrent awakenings or insomnia
• Awakening with angina pectoris

• History of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, or renal disease

• History of type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Symptoms of fibromyalgia

Symptoms in children:

• Hyperactivity

• Poor school performance
• Angry or hostile behavior
• May breathe through their mouths instead of their noses during the day