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Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Common sleep apnea symptoms include:

  • Waking up with a very sore and/or dry throat
  • Occasionally waking up with a choking or gasping sensation
  • Sleepiness during the day
  • Morning headaches
  • Forgetfulness, mood changes and a decreased interest in sex
  • Recurrent awakenings or insomnia

Reviewed by The Sleep Medicine Center at The Cleveland Clinic.

Sleep Apnea Health Center

WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic

SOURCES: The National Sleep Foundation. National Institutes of Health.

Edited by Leonard J. Sonne, MD on January 01, 2007
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