Most people who have Sleep Apnea don't know they have it because it only occurs during sleep. A family member and/or bed partner may first notice the signs of Sleep Apnea.

   The most common type of Sleep Apnea is obstructive Sleep Apnea. This most often means that the airway has collapsed or is blocked during sleep. The blockage may cause shallow breathing or breathing pauses.

   When you try to breathe, any air that squeezes past the blockage can cause loud snoring. Obstructive Sleep Apnea happens more often in people who are overweight, but it can affect anyone.