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Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea is a common night time breathing disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. This disorder can be seen in men, women and even in children. In this disorder sleep is interrupted frequently that causes sleep deprivation. People suffering from sleep apnea will not get enough sleep as they wakes up more often in the night as their oxygen being restricted or completely cut off. When apnea sufferers awake, normal breathing is restored; however, they do not enter a state of complete wakefulness. The events can continue unnoticed because sufferers do not fully awake or recognize they are waking though out the night.

Effects of Apnea

Apnea can affect you physically as well as mentally, ranging from mildly irritating to life threatening. One effect is excessive daytime sleepiness and lack of concentration. Most people do not realize about these symptoms, but the effects can be devastating. Patients or sufferers may notice they forgets things more often and are unable to concentrate that results in low appreciation at workplace. Don’t mix these symptoms with those of depression because they are so similar; personality changes, irritability, mood swings, memory problems, feeling lethargic and perhaps even feeling depressed are some of the shared similarities.

Signs and Symptoms

•	Sore and dry mouth •	Waking up in night gasping for breath •	Memory loss and lack of concentration •	Headaches and mood swings •	Anxiety, stress and sometimes depression •	Loud snoring •	Low energy during day •	Sleepiness while driving •	Restless sleep