Primary symptoms of OSA are loud snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness
Hyperpnoea, also Greek for 'less than normal' breathing, is not a complete cessation of breath but a perceptible
Reduction in airflow leading to sleep fragmentation or decreased oxygen in the bloodstream
The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) or respiratory disturbance index (RDI) is the total number of apneas and hypopneas divided by the total sleep period, providing a measure of apnea severity
Sleep apnea affects both males and females of all ages, although the typical sleep apnea patent is overweight and male, aged forty and over
Untreated sleep apnea can be life-threatening - More than 2 million Australian suffer from sleep apnea and it is estimated that same amount go undetected
Heartburn or headaches painful enough to wake you up
Bedwetting or frequent toilet stops (up to seven per night)
Night restlessness, including unwitting kicking, slapping or punching during sleep
Sleep drunkenness, amnesia or even hallucinations
Personality changes, including aggression, rage, jealousy or suspicion
Waking up with a feeling of dying or choking during sleep
Sexual problems, including decreased sex drive or even impotence
Snoring up to 100 decibels and hearing loss

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