Does someone in your household snore? Do they ever seem to stop breathing entirely, then start back up again with a gasp? Do they suffer from morning headaches or daytime sleepiness? The cause of all these problems could be a form of sleep apnea. See the page below from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for more information and a video that shows what happens during an episode:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepapnea/
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to other serious health problems, such as high blood pressure and stroke. So, if you or a loved one have the symptoms, talk to your doctor today. (And please, do your best not to doze off as you're driving to the doctor's office.)
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