Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterised by the following symptoms: 

• Excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue 
• Loud snoring  
• Events of stopped breathing during sleep 
• Abrupt awakenings accompanied by gasping or choking  
• Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat  
• Morning headache  
• Difficulty concentrating throughout the day 
• Mood changes, such as depression or irritability 
• High blood pressure 
• Decreased libido 
• Difficulty retaining information, memory loss 
• Nocturia (frequently visiting the toilet during the night) or bedwetting 

Severe OSA symptoms that require medical assistance and monitoring include: 

• Interrupts your sleep or other's sleep with loud snoring 
• Waking up gasping for breath or choking 
• Pauses in your breathing during sleep 
• Excessive daytime drowsiness, falling asleep during work, leisure, and while operating vehicles

Source: Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes and Natural Support Strategies (drjockers.com)