Can sleep apnea kill you?

Sleep apnea is a deadly disease. Untreated sleep apnea can even cause sudden death.

More than 25 million Americans have sleep apnea, and those are just the ones who have been diagnosed. The hard truth is, even well-educated people are not aware of sleep apneas causes and symptoms.

“In adults, the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea is excess weight and obesity, which is associated with the soft tissue of the mouth and throat. During sleep, when the throat and tongue muscles are more relaxed, this soft tissue can cause the airway to become blocked. Other causes are aging, narrowed airway, alcohol, smoking, genetics nasal congestion, etc

Major symptoms are Loud and frequent snoring, Waking up at night, feeling short of breath, choking or gasping for air during sleep, Morning headache, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, Sleepiness during routine activities, Memory loss, poor concentration, Moodiness, Depression or Irritability, Decreased sexual desire, Impotency, dry mouth.” — Source: Sleep apnea treatment

If you find these symptoms in you then you must check with the doctor to reduce the adverse effects of this deadly disease.