If you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re not alone. There’s many reasons for tossing and turning. A common, often undiagnosed condition that can mask itself as fatigue, depression or something else is obstructive sleep apnea — when your airway gets blocked or obstructed when you sleep.
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy
This condition, associated with obesity, affects at least 9 percent of women and 24 percent of men. Out of all those people getting unsatisfying sleep, as many as 80 percent go undiagnosed. That’s why if you have trouble sleeping on a regular basis, it’s important to talk to your doctor to diagnose the issue and explore solutions.
Read the full story: 5 Surprising Facts About Sleep Apnea
