Sleep Apnea

Sleep Disorders
High Severity

A sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts.

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.

Related Conditions (2)