Snoring Gets Attention. Breathing Pauses Are Worth Mentioning.
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A partner may notice pauses in your breathing, loud snoring or gasping during sleep before you notice a problem yourself. NHLBI lists these as possible symptoms of sleep apnea. Daytime sleepiness can also be a clue.
Keep a short note of what was observed and when, along with how rested you feel during the day. Take those observations to a healthcare provider, especially when sleepiness affects your routine.
A clinician may recommend a sleep study. Symptoms alone can’t establish the diagnosis, and different causes of poor sleep call for different care.
