Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea — and What to Do Next
Sleep apnea is one of the most underdiagnosed health conditions in the U.S. — yet it affects over 30 million Americans, many of whom have no idea they’re living with it.
Often mistaken for simple snoring or poor sleep hygiene, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to serious health consequences if left untreated — including heart disease, high blood pressure, memory loss, and even stroke.
The good news? A home sleep test can detect the condition quickly, comfortably, and accurately.
Let’s take a look at the most common signs — and what to do if they sound familiar.
Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
While symptoms vary from person to person, these are the most frequent signs of undiagnosed sleep apnea:
Loud, Persistent Snoring
Snoring that occurs most nights — and is loud enough to be heard through doors or disrupt a bed partner — is one of the strongest red flags for OSA.
- In sleep apnea, snoring is caused by a blocked or collapsed airway, which interrupts normal breathing.
Gasping or Choking During Sleep
Many people with sleep apnea experience pauses in breathing followed by a choking, gasping, or snorting sound. This can happen dozens (or even hundreds) of times per night.
Excessive Daytime Fatigue
If you’re waking up tired despite 7–9 hours in bed, sleep apnea may be to blame. The constant interruptions in sleep prevent you from reaching the deep, restorative stages of rest.
Morning Headaches
Low oxygen levels during the night can lead to vascular changes that trigger headaches upon waking.
Dry Mouth or Sore Throat
Breathing through the mouth all night — a common sign of OSA — often leads to a dry, sore throat in the morning.
Difficulty Concentrating or Forgetfulness
Cognitive symptoms such as brain fog, irritability, or memory lapses may indicate that your brain isn’t getting the oxygen or rest it needs during sleep.
Frequent Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Waking to urinate more than once per night can be related to the hormonal and cardiovascular effects of untreated sleep apnea.
Think You Might Have Sleep Apnea? Get Tested — At Home.
Many people avoid getting diagnosed because they assume a sleep study means spending the night in a clinic. But today, most patients can get tested at home with a device that’s:
Small and easy to use
Worn overnight in your own bed
Reviewed by board-certified sleep physicians
📊 According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, home sleep apnea tests are an accurate first-line tool for diagnosing moderate to severe OSA in adults.
🔗 Source: AASM Guidelines🧠 A 2017 Chest Journal meta-analysis confirmed that HSAT results were clinically comparable to in-lab studies for many patients with suspected OSA.
🔗 Source: Chest Journal Study
Why It’s Important to Act Quickly
Sleep apnea doesn’t just make you tired — it increases your risk of:
Heart attack and stroke
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Depression and anxiety
Cognitive decline or dementia
Many of these risks begin years before diagnosis — which is why early testing and treatment are so important.
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