Feeling tired even though you’ve slept for more than eight hours? Or snored so loud that you “shocked” yourself and your partner awake?
While these experiences may seem commonplace since many people share similar stories, including citing contributing factors such as stress, excessive social media use, or binge-watching late into the night, one must not ignore the possibility of an underlying health issue.
However, it is not just a matter of “clocking” the hours of sleep, sleep quality is equally important. After screening and tests, it is often revealed that these individuals suffer from a medical condition known as obstructive sleep apnoea — a medical condition that is misconceived as a mere “nuisance”.
Clinical observations also indicate that many patients with sleep apnea suffer from high blood pressure or other cardiovascular diseases. However please be mindful that these devices are not accurate enough to differentiate between light and deep sleep or to determine your sleep quality.Seek medical attention if you snore and also experience frequent gasping or choking spells at night, excessive daytime sleepiness or if you have coexisting risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure or heart disease.
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