Signs of Sleep Apnea 

Snoring is an annoying problem for many individuals, especially if they share a bedroom with another person, but sometimes it’s a sign of an underlying health condition. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing, then startle partially awake while you’re asleep. This condition causes serious health risks, including cardiovascular risk, and should not be ignored. Here are some signs that the Albritton and Ardovino Family Dentistry team wants you to watch that indicate you may be dealing with sleep apnea.

Excessive Snoring

If you snore excessively, enough that it is causing your partner to stay awake, then you might have sleep apnea. While there can be other causes of snoring, it’s a good idea to get a sleep study done if you have this issue.

Gasping While Sleeping

If your partner indicates they hear you gasping while you sleep, then you want to get a sleep study done to rule out sleep apnea. This is often a sign that you’re not breathing correctly while you sleep.

Waking up Tired

Finally, if you sleep for 7-8 hours and still wake up feeling exhausted, you may get little quality sleep. Sleep apnea can be the underlying cause. Again, a sleep study will show you why you wake up tired.

Sleep apnea has many potential causes, but it is a serious health issue. If you’re struggling with this condition or suspect that you may have it, schedule an appointment with Albritto and Ardovino Family Dentistry, your Alabaster dental team, to get an evaluation. With their help, you can sleep soundly again, and even with less snoring.