Common Complaints Experienced by People with Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by breathing problems during sleep. Those with sleep apnea typically experience multiple episodes of prolonged breathing pauses throughout the night. These breathing disruptions lead to poorer sleep quality and affect the body's oxygen supply, which can increase the risk of more serious health complications. 

In many cases, people with sleep apnea are unaware that they have the condition. The symptoms and signs of sleep apnea are often first noticed by someone who sleeps nearby or shares a room with the affected person.

Some common symptoms observed while a person with sleep apnea is sleeping include:

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  1. Loud snoring
  2. Gasping for air or experiencing shortness of breath during sleep
  3. Stopping breathing multiple times during sleep
  4. Difficulty sleeping or insomnia
  5. Waking up from sleep due to a choking sensation or nighttime coughing

In addition to symptoms that occur during sleep, people with sleep apnea commonly experience complaints upon waking, such as:

  1. Headaches upon waking
  2. Waking up with a dry mouth
  3. Mood changes and increased irritability
  4. Feeling excessively sleepy during the day
  5. Difficulty concentrating, learning, or remembering things
  6. Decreased libido

So, what can be done to treat sleep apnea?

Consulting a doctor is the right step to promptly receive treatment for sleep apnea. Doctors will typically recommend undergoing a Sleep Diagnostic Test first, and if deemed necessary, may also recommend the use of a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy device to address snoring and sleep apnea. 

If you have been advised to undergo a Sleep Diagnostic Test or need more information about CPAP therapy devices for snoring, you can contact Resindo Medika.

Resindo Medika is the official distributor of ResMed and Somnomedics in Indonesia. Resindo Medika provides Sleep Diagnostic Tests with high accuracy. You can undergo a sleep test at a hospital or in the comfort of your own home — easily, safely, and conveniently.