Recognizing a More Serious Problem: Sleep Apnea

Have you ever noticed that your partner regularly stops breathing or suddenly gasps or chokes when asleep?

If your answer to this question is “yes,” there is a high likelihood that your partner’s snoring is a sign of a more serious sleep disordered breathing problem.

Research has shown that a bed partner’s observation of apnea (periods of no breathing) is a good predictor of obstructive sleep apnea.