Common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea are:

• Frequent cessation of breathing (apnea) during sleep
• Choking or gasping during sleep to get air into the lungs
• Loud snoring
• Sudden awakenings to restart breathing
• Waking up in a sweat during the night
• Feeling distressed after a night’s sleep
• Headaches, sore throat, or dry mouth in the mornings after waking up
• Daytime sleepiness, including falling asleep at inappropriate times