6. Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders: The Silent Night-time Strugglers
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Sleep apnea is the most recognized among these. Characterized by temporary pauses in breathing, it fragments sleep, with individuals often unaware of these awakenings. Snoring, while often dismissed as a mere annoyance, can be a tell-tale sign of an underlying sleep-related breathing disorder.
Those with sleep apnea often report daytime fatigue, a direct result of disrupted sleep. The pauses in breathing can vary in duration but carry with them potential dangers, both immediate and long-term.
Obesity, anatomical peculiarities, or even hormonal imbalances can be at the root of such disorders. However, lifestyle factors like alcohol consumption or sedative use can further aggravate the condition. (6)
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