Sleep Apnea Symptoms

While asleep, you may have these symptoms of sleep apnea:

Breathing that starts and stops
Frequent loud snoring (more common in men)
Gasping for air

You may not know you have these symptoms until someone tells you. Or you may notice the following symptoms yourself:

Daytime sleepiness and tiredness, which can lead to problems with learning, focusing, and reacting
Dry mouth
Fatigue (more common in women)
Headache (more common in women)
Insomnia (more common in women)
Sexual dysfunction or decreased libido
Waking up often during the night to urinate

Children who have sleep apnea may be overactive and may experience bedwetting, worsening asthma, and trouble paying attention in school. Visit Sleep Apnea in Children to learn more.

Talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms. You may need a sleep study to help diagnose the condition.