Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Education & Testing

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition that affects millions of Americans. If you or a loved one is showing sleep apnea symptoms, such as loud snoring or daytime sleepiness, it may be comforting to know you’re not alone.

Not everyone who has sleep apnea has every symptom. And not everyone with sleep apnea symptoms has the condition. You can take our Sleep Apnea Risk Survey to find out if you or a loved one might have obstructive sleep apnea.

If you have signs or symptoms of sleep apnea, call your doctor right away. Undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems such as high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes, and has been associated with diabetes and sexual dysfunction. In addition, untreated sleep apnea may be responsible for depression, impairment at work and higher rate of motor vehicle accidents. Studies show that people with untreated sleep apnea have double the healthcare costs and higher utilization of services than people whose sleep apnea is treated.

As with any medical condition, an obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis is made by a physician. The information on Apnea.com should not take the place of talking with your physician about how to manage and treat your sleep apnea symptoms.

If you have any questions about your condition, or if you want more information about at-home sleep tests like the NovaSom Diagnostic System, talk with your doctor. Only you and your doctor can decide if taking an at-home sleep test is right for you. We can help you find a doctor in your area who has experience with home sleep tests. To get started, click here.