Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder in which the muscles that support the soft tissue in the throat relax for a brief period. During this time, the airway narrows or closes completely, cutting off normal breathing for a short time. Breathing becomes shallow, and it may even come to a halt.

To unblock the clogged airway and pull air into the lungs, the diaphragm and chest muscles agitate. The breathing usually resumes with a big snort, gulp, or bodily jerk. You may not get a decent night's sleep because of obstructive sleep apnea, and you will be unaware of all the problems that occur in between.

This condition may result in low oxygen supply to all the organs and may result in irregular heart rhythm.

Symptoms of Obstructive sleep Apnea –

• Sleepiness during daytime
• Fatigue
• Constant headache in the morning
• Dry Mouth or sore throat in the morning
• Restlessness during sleep
• Night sweat and snoring
• Sudden jerk in the midnight with gasping and choking feeling
• Problem with sex or low sex drive
• An urge to pee often in the midnight
• High blood pressure due to inadequate sleep
• Crankiness, depression, and low concentration
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

The partner or someone sleeping next to you is more likely to detect the sleep Apnea than the patient does.

Because obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic condition, you may wake up multiple times during the night due to gasping and choking and have no recollection of it. Other issues, such as big tonsils, obesity, endocrine abnormalities, and heart failure, can all contribute to the same symptoms. It is critical to see a doctor to determine the true source of these symptoms and receive appropriate treatment.