--- title: Symptoms and Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea | Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc. | The Sleep Experts® description: Some of the main symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, excessive sleepiness, and poor concentration and energy. See if you match any of these symptoms. --- **[![ASMS_logo_shadow_round](https://299691.hs-sites-na2.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ASMS_logo_shadow_round.png?width=200&name=ASMS_logo_shadow_round.png "ASMS_logo_shadow_round")](https://299691.hs-sites-na2.com/)** **Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc.** The Sleep Experts`®` (877) 775-3377 # Sleep Apnea Symptoms ## *How can I tell if I have sleep apnea? * Unfortunately, **the vast majority of people with sleep apnea do not know they have the sleep disorder. **80% of cases go undiagnosed. ** ** Many people brush off the effects of sleep apnea as aging, stress, or just being tired. Or, they might not realize why they feel the way they do. That's why it is so important to review the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea to see if your condition can be treated.  ## Symptoms of Sleep Apnea - **Excessive sleepiness during the day. **People with sleep apnea are incapable of getting restful sleep, which means they are chronically sleep-deprived, no matter how long they spend in bed. If you are constantly exhausted, sleep apnea could be the cause.  - **Decrease in attention, lack of concentration, lack of energy, irritability. **Many of the mood and concentration issues that are associated with not getting enough sleep are constant hallmarks of sleep apnea. ** ** - **Decrease in memory. **Poor sleep quality decreases your recall ability. Plus, prolonged oxygen deprivation can damage your brain. - **Poor sleep at night. **If you have trouble sleeping at night, or frequently have to get up to use the bathroom, this points to the poor sleep quality caused by sleep apnea.  - **Snoring. **People who snore are more likely to suffer from OSA. - **Choking sounds or periods of not breathing at night. **During an apnea, a person stops breathing and may begin gasping, choking or snorting. If you notice this in a bed partner, or if you wake up at night gasping, this is a serious warning sign.  - **Waking up with a dry mouth, sore throat, or headache. **These are all aftereffects of a strenuous night of sleep. ** ** - **Other health conditions. **Sleep apnea is strongly correlated with several [other health problems](https://299691.hs-sites-na2.com/health-effects-of-sleep-apnea), most notably heart disease and high blood pressure. If you have these conditions, sleep apnea could be contributing.  ### Talk to Your Doctor If you think that you have sleep apnea, talk to your physician about being tested, or request a consultation.  [![Request consultation](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/299691/abc44816-bf9f-4293-90e2-a1407e993ee6.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/299691/abc44816-bf9f-4293-90e2-a1407e993ee6) - ![Woman with sleep apnea snoring](https://299691.hs-sites-na2.com/hubfs/JUDY_SESSION_1_JPG-79.jpg "Woman with sleep apnea snoring") - ![Man with sleep apnea snoring](https://299691.hs-sites-na2.com/hubfs/Website_Redesign_Photos/COLIN_HST-119_brighter_website.jpg "Man with sleep apnea snoring") - ![Poor sleep at night is a symptom of sleep apnea](https://299691.hs-sites-na2.com/hubfs/Website_Redesign_Photos/JUDY_SESSION_1_JPG-6_website.jpg "Poor sleep at night is a symptom of sleep apnea") **Contact Us:** Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc. 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With 20 locations across California, we are the leading provider of in-center and in-home (HST) sleep studies, PAP therapeutic devices, and replacement PAP supplies. We are contracted with more than 300 medical groups and commercial health plans. We partner with independent physicians who are at the forefront of the field of sleep medicine and together we provide high-quality, affordable, result-oriented and patient-centric diagnostic and therapeutic sleep medicine services. 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