What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Loud snoring
- Witnessed breathing pauses
- Waking with choking
- Daytime sleepiness
Understanding care
Clinical care may include sleep assessment and discussion of appropriate breathing support or other interventions. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Arrange sleep assessment for witnessed breathing pauses or persistent daytime sleepiness. Avoid driving when dangerously sleepy; severe breathing difficulty while awake needs emergency help.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
