Feeling Tired? Find Out if Sleep Apnea is the Cause

If you’ve been feeling tired and run down and just can’t seem to figure out why, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Apnea is a condition that occurs when there are brief interruptions in breathing while asleep. It is fairly common with the American Sleep Apnea Association reporting an estimated 22 million Americans to have the condition, but 80 percent of those with apnea are undiagnosed. Diagnosing apnea is difficult because most sleep apnea symptoms occur while you’re asleep. However, there are some that are experienced during the day, such as daytime fatigue and loss of productivity. If you’ve been battling fatigue and just can’t seem to figure out why, we have the facts you need to know about apnea.
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