Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea) is a medical condition common to snorers. A snorer stops breathing momentarily during sleep due to blockage in his throat. The sufferers usually resume breathing within a few seconds, however periods of as long as sixty seconds are not uncommon in serious cases.

Such apnea can occur repeatedly during sleep. Frequent apnea results in shortage of oxygen supply to the brain and in turn result in drowsiness, fatigue, memory loss, short attention span, etc. during day time hours. Serious apnea may cause brain damage, heart trouble or death.