Do I have sleep apnea?

If you have one or more of the following symptoms, sleep apnea maybe cause of your snoring;

• Nightly snoring interrupted by pauses in breathing
• Falling asleep at work, while driving, etc.
• Loss of energy, fatigue
• Choking and gasping during sleep
• restless sleep
• High blood pressure
• Neck size greater than 17 inches in men, 16 inches in women
• Overweight
• Trouble concentrating
• Irritability
• Morning headache
• Forgetfulness
• Sexual dysfunction

If you think you may have sleep apnea, a polysomnogram or sleep study can provide doctors with valuable information about how you breath and sleep. At the sleep laboratory, electrodes and various skin sensors monitor physical variables like nose/mouth airflow, breathing patterns, heart rhythms, oxygen level, and muscle activity. The results are then evaluated by a sleep specialist for diagnosed and treatment...

TRY sleeping on your side, it may improve or even cure sleep apnea!!!