Sleep apnea often shows up as loud snoring, breathing that pauses during sleep, choking or gasping at night, and feeling exhausted even after a full night in bed. A partner often notices the problem before the person sleeping does.
Morning headaches, dry mouth, and daytime sleepiness also fit the pattern. The real test is not guessing from symptoms alone, though. A sleep study is what confirms whether breathing is actually being interrupted.
If the signs are there, the next step is a doctor or sleep specialist, not another pillow experiment. Sleep apnea is common enough that it is worth checking properly.
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