Sleep apnea commonly causes:
- Fatigue during the day
- Insomnia
- Loud snoring
- Dry mouth or headache when you wake up
- Irritability
While these symptoms are all annoying to live with, they’re nothing compared to the deeper impacts sleep apnea can have on your body. The recurring oxygen shortage sleep apnea causes is linked to:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Liver problems
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
Clearly, getting treatment for sleep apnea is critical for both your quality of life and your long-term health.