Sleep Apnea: More Than a Snore

Sleep apnea is a serious, but treatable, condition where you stop breathing during sleep. It’s caused by a collapse in the airway. Common symptoms include snoring and gasping for air during sleep. People with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or who are overweight are more likely to have sleep apnea.

Learn more about sleep apnea

What is sleep apnea?

Am I at risk?

Why should I be concerned?

What do I do about it?

Talk to your doctor about your sleep

Speak up for yourself. If you’re at risk for sleep apnea, you’re having trouble sleeping, your loved one says you snore loudly, or you feel tired during the day, tell your doctor. They can screen you for sleep apnea and help you schedule a sleep study.

Talk to your patients about sleep apnea

Do your patients complain of snoring, gasping for breath while sleeping, or being consistently tired during the day? Obstructive sleep apnea may be the cause. Screen your patients for OSA to get them on the path to better sleep and better health.

Sleep apnea tools for practitioners

Millions of Americans have undiagnosed sleep apnea; your patients’ overall health may be affected by this disorder. Use these tools and resources in your practice to help your patients who may have undiagnosed or untreated sleep apnea.

Screening for sleep apnea

Diagnosis of sleep apnea

Referral to a sleep or other provider

Treatment of sleep apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Indicator Report

Sleep apnea is a chronic disease with serious health implications and significant costs. There are many barriers to diagnosis and treatment, including the awareness of the public and health care providers. The information in this report is intended to highlight the importance of addressing untreated sleep apnea as a widespread public health issue.

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