The sixth sign, snoring in and of itself is not harmful but it can very often be the symptom of a sleeping disorder known as apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder where breathing is interrupted or stops all together during sleep. The signs that indicate you may be suffering from sleep apnea included gasping for air, gagging, a choking sensation, interrupted breathing and frequently waking throughout the night. There are three types of sleep apnea- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA) and mixed sleep apnea.

The seventh sign is waking up frequently during the night. As described above, this could be the symptom of sleep apnea and any number of other problems, be they physical or psychological in nature. Quite often this sleep problem is due to what is known as improper “sleep hygiene” which is basically just lifestyle considerations such as eating habits, exercise habits, smoking, drinking, jet lag, etc. The good thing about these lifestyle factors is that they are under a person’s control.

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