Snoring is a common yet serious problem that you all might have experienced. You might wonder what is the cause behind this? It could be because of Sleep Apnea. It is quite common and more likely to be a serious sleep disorder where breathing falls short or interrupted during sleep. Frequent cessation is the first sign and symptom of sleep apnea.

If the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea are not identified and rectified it may contribute to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and is likely to increase your likelihood of heart attack and stroke.

Sleep apnea is not only found in adults it can also affect children and toddlers, although some of the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea differ depending on the age.

Here is the guide to everything that you need to know about the sign and symptoms of sleep apnea.

Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea in toddlers
It is sometimes hard to identify whether or if your toddlers are showing certain signs of disorder or not. So, you could look for these warning signs of sleep apnea while they are awake.

• Slow growth
• Adenoid or tonsil
• Falling asleep at inappropriate times
• Prone to crankiness, frustration, and irritability
• Signs to look for when they are asleep
• Sweating profusely
• Coughing or choking
• Continuous crying
• Pauses in breath
• Difficulty breathing and snoring
• Signs of sleep apnea in children

According to research, out of 20, 10 children show signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. This means overall 3 percent of children are a victim of sleep apnea disorder.

Children who leave sleep apnea untreated may have learning, adaptive and behavioral issues that are similar to the signs of ADHD:

• Poor performance at school
• Distracted mind
• Difficulty with acquiring and learning new skills
• These are some of the signs of sleep apnea you need to look for in a child:
• Daytime sleepiness
• Bedwetting
• Breathing pauses during sleep
• Mouth breathing
• Snoring

Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea in adults
Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea in adults are easy to identify. Here is the list of signs that the victim shows when he or she is stricken with sleep apnea.

• Having decreased sexual feelings or experiencing sexual dysfunction
• If you are overweight or obese
• If you are alcoholic or smoking tobacco
• If you have mood swings
• You may have memory problems, concentration, attention when you are awake
• When you have difficulty staying asleep
• When you regularly have a headache in the morning
• When you wake up with a sore throat or a dry mouth
• When you often wake up from sleep to use the bathroom
• You often wake up gasping or choking
• You most often wake up with shortness of breath
• When you snore louder and sometimes you stop breathing when you sleep