August 18, 2010

Warning Signs for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the below list includes some of the most common warning signs for obstructive sleep apnea:

  • You normally feel tired even after a full night of sleep.
  • You snore loudly and often.
  • You make choking or snorting sounds during sleep.
  • You stop breathing during sleep.
  • You are overweight
  • You have experienced unexplained weight gain.
  • You are a man with a neck size of 17 inches or more.
  • You are a woman with a neck size of 16 inches or more.
  • You have high blood pressure.
  • You are a menopausal or postmenopausal woman.
  • You fall asleep while driving or during periods of daytime inactivity.
  • You have a family history of sleep apnea.

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