Sleep apnoea is more common than you think

Loud snoring plus daytime sleepiness is not just an inconvenience.

Dr. Yara Salim · 7/27/2026

Obstructive sleep apnoea affects roughly one in fifteen adults, and most remain undiagnosed.\n\nRepeated overnight drops in oxygen strain the cardiovascular system, raising the risk of hypertension, atrial fibrillation and stroke. Partners often notice the pauses in breathing before the patient notices the exhaustion.\n\nA single overnight sleep study confirms the diagnosis, and CPAP therapy typically transforms daytime energy within a fortnight.

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