The brief waking up and going back to sleep only lasts a few seconds. It is long enough to keep the sufferer from achieving deep sleep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Everyone needs deep and REM sleep to awake refreshed and revitalized each morning.

The three main risk factors for developing obstructive sleep apnea include: 1. Age - As people grow older, they lose muscle mass, which makes the airway soft and slender. When sleeping these already weak muscles relax, forming the obstruction. 2. Being Male - Men are at greater risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. 3. Weight Gain - Weight gain contributes to obstructive sleep apnea. Extra fat causes the airway to close in when the muscles around it relax. Other factors that put a person at risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea include: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Downs Syndrome Family History Large Adenoids and/or Tonsils Muscle Disorders Nasal Congestion Receding Chin Smoking Thyroid Disease

The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:

Change in Personality
Daytime Sleepiness
Depression
Falling Asleep While Driving
Frequently Waking Up During Sleep
Failure to Achieve Deep Sleep
Headaches
High Blood Pressure
Impotence
Memory Loss
Obesity
Snoring
Tiredness

Complications stemming from obstructive sleep apnea include:

• Congestive Heart Failure
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Stroke

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