Signs & Symptoms

Signs & Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Obstructive and central sleep apnea have common symptoms, so it is difficult to determine which type you have without the help of a healthcare professional. The most common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea are:

  • Loud snoring every night
  • Pauses in breathing or episodes in which you gasp for air. Both signs can be witnesses by your partner.
  • Difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep (insomnia)
  • Daytime fatigue, drowsiness, irritability, and difficulty in concentrating. These problems are caused by the fact that you do not get enough normal, deep sleep.
  • Depression, which is also caused by the constant fatigue.

Loud snoring is the most common symptom of a person who has sleep apnea, and the easiest to get noticed. However, not all people who snore have sleep apnea and vice versa. You may have sleep apnea without snoring. We recommend you taking the problem seriously if you have even just one symptom. If you feel the whole day tired and sleepy, this is a crucial sign that you do not sleep well.

Worried about Sleep Apnea?

Contact Ontario Sleep Care to learn more about the diagnosis of sleep apnea. We can help you find again you energy and well-being with treatments for your apnea that are effective and suitable for your needs.