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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.
Overview
Common symptoms in patients with sleep apnea include loud, chronic snoring, interruptions in breathing while sleeping, and somnolence. There are many non-specific symptoms that include morning headaches, mood changes, lack of concentration, and history of diseases such as CHF. Children have specific symptoms such as hyperactivity and behavior problems.
Sleep Apnea History and Symptoms
Common Symptoms
- Loud and chronic snoring with apneas
- Gasping, snorting, or interruptions in breathing while sleeping
- Somnolence
- Sleep-deprived partners
- Increased road traffic accidents
Non-specific symptoms include
- Morning headaches
- Lack of concentration
- Irritability
- Memory impairment
- Mood changes, especially depression
- Personality changes
- Decreased libido and impotence
- Nocturia
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Awakening with a dry mouth and/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 such as chronic muscle pain, muscle spasms, or tightness
Symptoms among children
- Attention deficits
- Poor school performance
- Angry or hostile behavior
- May breathe through their mouths instead of their noses during the day