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Your partner may alert you to some of the symptoms of sleep apnea, such as:Breathing that starts and stops during sleepFrequent loud snoringGasping for air during sleepYou may also notice the following symptoms yourself:Daytime sleepiness and tiredness, which can lead to problems learning, focusing, and reactingDry mouth or headachesSexual dysfunction or decreased libidoWaking up often during the night to urinateChildren who have sleep apnea may be overactive and may experience bedwetting, worsening asthma, and trouble paying attention in school.Talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms. You may need a sleep study to help diagnose the condition.Lung Health Basics: Sleep Fact Sheet
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            Lung Health Basics: SleepPeople with lung disease often have  trouble sleeping. Sleep is critical to overall health, so take the first step to sleeping better: learn these sleep terms, and find out about treatments that can help with sleep apnea.
      
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