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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of OSA include:

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia)
  • Loud snoring
  • Observed episodes of breathing cessation, choking or gasping during sleep
  • Abrupt awakening with shortness of breath
  • Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat
  • Morning headache
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