Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes breathing to cease for several seconds, multiple times during your sleep. The most common symptoms of sleep apnea are snoring and periods where breathing stops, followed by audible gasps for air. These symptoms occur during sleep however, and many people are never aware that they exhibit them
Daytime Sleep Apnea Symptoms
If you live alone or have not been told that you snore or choke in your sleep, you will want to be aware of daytime symptoms of sleep apnea. Commonly, people who suffer from sleep apnea will wake with a headache, sore throat, or dry mouth. These things are all a good indication that proper breathing is not taking place while you sleep.
Other daytime symptoms of sleep apnea may include:
- Excessive daytime fatigue
- Memory loss
- Concentration problems
- Mood swings
- Depression or anxiety
If you are suffering from any of these things it is important that you discuss your symptoms with a sleep specialist as soon as possible. Left untreated, sleep apnea can be deadly, but treating the disorder may not require anything more than a customized oral device from one of our Pittsburgh sleep apnea dentists.
If you live in Pittsburgh, Allison Park, or surrounding areas of Pennsylvania and suspect you may be suffering from sleep apnea, please contact Dentonics, Inc. or call 412-487-6910 to schedule an informative consultation.
