People with OSA are unable to sleep properly. Their sleep is constantly disrupted by snoring and obstructed breathing to the extent that they briefly stop breathing. This can happen several hundred times each night.
Sufferers often fall asleep during the day even whilst working or driving.
This involves the use of a small electric pump connected to a nasal mask. Central Sleep Apn a is slightly different, in this variant the brain forgets to breath during sleep. They feel tired and sleepy during the day and at night are often observed to stop breathing. Speak to your GP, who will be able to refer you to a specialist sleep clinic . If you have been diagnosed as a sufferer, the DVLA has regulations about this.