Common signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) include unexplained daytime sleepiness, restless sleep, and loud snoring (with periods of silence followed by gasps).

Less common symptoms of sleep apnea are:

• morning headaches
• insomnia
• trouble concentrating
• mood changes such as irratibility, anxiety and depression
• forgetfulness
• increased heart rate and/or blood pressure
• decreased sex drive
• unexplained weight gain
• changes in urination
• frequent heartburn and heavy night sweats

Adults have been found to be higher risk is they are a male, obese, of an increasing age, anatomic abnormalities of the upper airway, a family history of sleep apnea, have alcohol or sedatives frequently, are a smoker or experience hypertension.

Learn about diagonsis and treatment of sleep apenea.