{"id":242,"date":"2025-06-02T05:33:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T05:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dsdentcare.com\/blog\/?p=242"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:02:32","slug":"sleep-apnea-awareness-understanding-the-signs-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsdentcare.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea-awareness-understanding-the-signs-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Apnea Awareness: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#0f75bd&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||35px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsdentcare.com\/\">Home<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00bb\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsdentcare.com\/blog\/\">Blogs<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00bb\u00a0<\/span> Sleep Apnea Awareness: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h1>Sleep Apnea Awareness: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dsdentcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snoring-solutions.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;snoring-solutions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|8px|8px|8px|8px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep is the cornerstone of our physical and mental recovery, yet for many, it becomes a nightly struggle for oxygen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night, often caused by the relaxation of throat muscles that block the airway, leading to loud snoring, gasping, and severe daytime exhaustion.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>Dr. Deenadayal\u2019s ENT Care Centre, Secunderabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our medical team brings over <span>40\u00a0<\/span>years of clinical experience to help patients identify these silent signals and restore their quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor Breathing Patterns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Watch for loud snoring followed by silent pauses and sudden gasps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recognize Daytime Fatigue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Persistent sleepiness even after a full night&#8217;s rest is a major warning sign.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seek Professional Testing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A sleep study (polysomnography) is the only way to accurately diagnose the condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Understand Treatment Options:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Care ranges from non-invasive CPAP machines to specialized ENT surgeries.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>What exactly is sleep apnea and why does it happen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; scroll_vertical_motion=&#8221;0|50|50|100|1|0|0&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a healthy sleep cycle, the muscles of the upper throat remain firm enough to keep the airway open. In Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), these muscles relax excessively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This causes the tongue or soft tissues to collapse backward, narrowing or completely sealing off the windpipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your breathing stops, your blood oxygen levels drop, signaling your brain to &#8220;jump-start&#8221; the system. You briefly wake up\u2014often so quickly you don\u2019t remember it\u2014to reopen the airway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dsdentcare.com\/\"><b>ENT Care Centre in Secunderabad<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we emphasize that these repeated interruptions prevent you from reaching the deep, restorative stages of sleep.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dsdentcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/voice-disorder2.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;voice-disorder2&#8243; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>How can I tell if my snoring is a sign of sleep apnea?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, but almost everyone with sleep apnea snores. The difference lies in the pattern. Normal snoring is typically a steady, rhythmic sound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apnea-related snoring is erratic, often characterized by &#8220;heroic&#8221; snorts or choking sounds as the body struggles to get air past a blockage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also look for &#8220;hidden&#8221; symptoms that appear after you wake up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include a very dry mouth or sore throat in the morning, a dull headache that starts at the base of the skull, and a persistent &#8220;fog&#8221; that makes it difficult to concentrate at work or while driving.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2>How do doctors determine the severity of sleep apnea?<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We categorize the condition based on the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), which measures how many times per hour your breathing is restricted. This index helps us determine the most appropriate course of action for your specific needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mild Apnea (AHI 5\u201314):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Breathing stops occur 5 to 14 times per hour. Lifestyle changes are often the first step here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moderate Apnea (AHI 15\u201329):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Breathing stops 15 to 29 times per hour, often requiring intervention like CPAP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Severe Apnea (AHI 30+):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With over 30 events per hour, the risk of heart strain is high, and immediate treatment is essential.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>What happens during an ENT evaluation and sleep study?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you visit the <\/span><b>Best ENT Hospital Secunderabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our evaluation starts with a thorough physical check of your anatomy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We look for narrowed nasal passages, enlarged tonsils, or an elongated soft palate that might be contributing to the obstruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gold standard for a definitive diagnosis is a sleep study, or polysomnography. While you sleep, sensors monitor your brain waves, oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many patients, we can now offer Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT), allowing you to gather this vital data in the comfort of your own bed.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<p><b>Book Your Consultation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are tired of being tired, it&#8217;s time to seek expert help. Consult the specialists at Dr. Deenadayal\u2019s ENT Care Centre, Secunderabad, for a comprehensive sleep evaluation. <\/span><b>Call: <a href=\"tel:9100500111\">+91 9100500111<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>What are the most effective treatments available today?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment always starts with the least invasive options. Non-surgical approaches like Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) are highly effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CPAP machine provides a gentle stream of air through a mask to keep your airway from collapsing while you sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If non-invasive methods are not suitable, we offer the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dsdentcare.com\/nose-conditions.php\"><b>best sleep apnea treatment in Secunderabad<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through precision surgeries. These procedures are designed to physically widen the airway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common surgeries include septoplasty to fix a deviated septum or Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), which removes excess tissue from the throat to allow for free breathing.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>What should I expect during the recovery and adjustment phase?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting to a CPAP machine is a journey of patience. It may take a few weeks to find the right mask fit and pressure setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most patients report that once they acclimate, the sudden surge in daily energy and mental clarity makes the effort well worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those undergoing surgery at <\/span><b>Dr. Deenadayal\u2019s ENT Care Centre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recovery times vary. Most patients return to light activities within a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We provide a clear roadmap for post-operative care, focusing on pain management and hydration to ensure the tissues heal cleanly and the airway remains permanently open.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>How does sleep apnea affect my emotional and long-term health?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The impact of sleep apnea extends far beyond simple tiredness. Constant sleep fragmentation triggers the body\u2019s stress response, releasing cortisol and adrenaline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can lead to increased irritability, anxiety, and even clinical depression. Treating apnea often feels like &#8220;lifting a cloud&#8221; from one\u2019s emotional state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physically, the repeated drops in oxygen strain the heart. Over time, this increases the risk of high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, and stroke.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By managing your sleep apnea, you are not just sleeping better; you are actively protecting your cardiovascular health and extending your life.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2>When is it time to visit a specialist in Secunderabad?<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your partner has noticed you gasping for air, or if you find yourself nodding off during the day despite &#8220;sleeping&#8221; for eight hours, it is time for a professional evaluation. Early diagnosis is the key to preventing long-term systemic health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/C6Dzi3JFTGmyK4n48\"><strong> Dr. Deenadayal\u2019s ENT Care Centre<\/strong><\/a>, we focus on patient-first care that addresses the root cause of your sleep issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether through lifestyle guidance, advanced devices, or corrective surgery, our goal is to help you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<blockquote>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea is more than a snoring problem; it is a significant health condition that deserves expert attention. 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