If you have sleep apnea, you may snore so loudly that you disturb your partner or even interrupt your own sleep. You might also gag, gasp, or choke, and wake yourself up. Insomnia and restless sleep are also common with sleep apnea, and you may feel excessively tired during the day or have trouble focusing.
Other symptoms include:
Dry or sore throat in the morning
Morning headaches
Memory loss
Trouble focusing
Mood changes
Irritability
Sleep apnea that’s not treated increases your risk for motor vehicle crashes and other accidents. Extreme tiredness may detrimentally affect your performance at work or school, and long-term sleep apnea can lead to heart problems, heart failure, and stroke.