Besides the very severe daytime tiredness that we already mentioned, sleep apnea can cause difficulty with memory or concentration, irritability, sexual dysfunction, or even depression. While many people think that sleep apnea can't kill you, that is far from the truth. Medical problems that have been connected to untreated OSA include high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure, more difficult to control diabetes, and irregular heart rhythms. And don't forget the car accidents mentioned above that can also kill.
Now that I have got you thinking, if you have any of these signs or symptoms discuss them with your doctor and consider a referral to a sleep specialist. There will be lot more upcoming information on this topic, especially the new diagnostic method I referred to earlier, so stay tuned.
