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Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Symptoms
- Sleep Apnea - Symptoms
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- Causes of Sleep Apnea
- Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea
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Symptoms
People with sleep apnea usually do not remember waking up during the night.
Symptoms in Adults
Symptoms may include:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Morning headaches
- Irritability and impaired mental or emotional functioning
- Snoring (bed partners may report very loud and interrupted snoring)
- Heartburn (acid back-up that causes heartburn may be responsible for some cases of sleep apnea)
Symptoms in Children
Sleep apnea occurs in about 2% of children. They may have symptoms that differ from adults, in...
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