What is sleep apnea? It is a common disorder that causes breathing to stop and restart many times. It raises the risk of heart disease. It affects women differently than men and disproportionately affects minority populations. Learn more about sleep apnea this National Minority Health Month: https://bit.ly/3z1Fves #NMHM2023 | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

😴🥱 Sleep apnea in women manifest differently than men!This is because obstruction in women happen during REM sleep (or dream-like sleep). In men the obstruction is more common during non-REM sleep which is a longer portion of the sleep time. Women symptoms of sleep apnea: brain fog, anxiety, depression, palpitations. Men symptoms of sleep apnea: daytime sleepiness, erectile dysfunction, loud snoring, gasping for air. You can read more on Dr. Audrey Wells at www.supersleepmd.com#sleep2024 #slee

How to know if you have Sleep Apnea by ATS