Q&A: What Happens If Sleep Apnea Is Left Untreated?

Q: What happens if sleep apnea is left undiagnosed or untreated? – Myles E.
A: Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. You may have sleep apnea if you snore loudly and you feel tired even after a full night’s sleep.

If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a growing number of health problems, including:
◾High blood pressure
◾Stroke
◾Heart failure, irregular heart beats, and heart attacks
◾Diabetes
◾Depression
◾Worsening of ADHD
◾Headaches

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