If you snore frequently and often wake up in the morning feeling more drained than when you drifted off the night before, you might have sleep apnea. This disorder occurs when your breathing repeatedly stops and restarts at night, which interrupts your natural sleep cycles.
This can be caused by improper signals between your brain and your autonomic breathing muscles, physically blocked airways, or a combination of both factors. However, many patients also experience nightly nocturia that can also interfere with peaceful dreaming. Continue reading to learn more about this condition, how it impacts sleep apnea, and a few ways you can get better rest!
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