Sleep apnea doesn’t just cause a poor night’s sleep – it can have long-lasting effects on a person’s health and well-being.
Obstructive sleep apnea lowers oxygen levels throughout the body, which can lead to heart disease, stroke, or high blood pressure due to excessive pressure on the cardiovascular system.
Daytime fatigue and sleepiness puts individuals at a higher risk of getting into accidents. Sleep apnea also results in poorer job performance. Excessive snoring caused by sleep apnea can even interfere with a partner’s sleep and lead to relationship problems.