Prevalence
1 in 15 men, 1 in 30 women
ICD-10 Code
G47.3
Related
2
conditions
Symptoms (3)
Loud Snoring
Loud, chronic snoring
mild
nightly
Gasping for Air During Sleep
Sudden awakening with choking sensation
severe
multiple times nightly
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Falling asleep during the day
moderate
daily
Treatments (3)
CPAP Machine
procedure
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device
high effectiveness
Weight Loss
lifestyle
Particularly for obstructive sleep apnea
high effectiveness
Sleep Position Change
lifestyle
Sleeping on side instead of back
moderate effectiveness
Complications (4)
Hypertension
Heart Attack
Stroke
Arrhythmias
Diagnostic Tests
Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
Home Sleep Apnea Test
Prognosis
Highly treatable with CPAP therapy or other interventions.