Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common yet underdiagnosed condition marked by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and daytime fatigue.
It is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to airway blockage or brain signal issues.
Not always, but loud, irregular snoring with gasping or choking can indicate obstructive sleep apnea.
Through a sleep study (polysomnography) that monitors breathing patterns during sleep.
CPAP therapy, weight loss, positional therapy, and in some cases, surgery or dental devices.
It increases the risk of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and daytime fatigue.
