Can’t Stop Sleeping?
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the feeling of sleepiness that occurs even when you’ve had enough total sleep. Many things can cause EDS. Sleep conditions that cause EDS include narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), sleep-related movement disorders, among others.
Can’t Sleep?
Inability to go to sleep or stay asleep is called “insomnia.” However, there are lots of causes of insomnia, such as: genetics, stressors, medications, medical conditions.
Snoring?
Not all snoring is a harbinger of a more significant sleep disorder. However, it can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that can damage the heart, blood vessels, brain, endocrine system (e.g., diabetes), and even teeth! Did you know that more than half of people with OSA don’t even complain of being sleepy?