Obstructive sleep apnoea
Other symptoms that accompany sleep apnoea may include:
Obstructive sleep apnoea can cause your breathing to start and stop while you sleep. It can lead to the throat muscles relaxing so much that they block your airway. You may wake up abruptly gasping for air or choking.
excessive daytime fatigue
loud snoring
morning headaches
high blood pressure
mood changes
difficulty concentrating during the day
Obstructive sleep apnoea can be a dangerous medical condition and requires treatment. Your doctor may recommend losing weight if you’re currently overweight, and to quit smoking if you haven’t yet.
They may also prescribe positive airway pressure. This involves using a machine to deliver oxygen at a slightly higher airway pressure than normal to keep your airways open. Your doctor may also prescribe a mouthpiece that’s designed to keep your airway open by bringing your jaw forward
