Sleep Apnea and Daytime Fatigue
Sleep apnea is a commonly underdiagnosed cause of persistent daytime fatigue.
Why it's often missed
People experiencing sleep apnea often aren't aware their sleep is being interrupted throughout the night.
Key warning signs
Snoring, gasping, or a partner reporting witnessed breathing pauses are the classic signs worth mentioning to a doctor.
Getting diagnosed
A sleep study, either in a lab or increasingly at home, is the definitive way to diagnose sleep apnea.
Key takeawaySleep apnea's classic signs — snoring, gasping, witnessed breathing pauses — are commonly missed since the person experiencing it often isn't aware, making a sleep study valuable when these signs are present.
Helpful next steps
Sleep tracking device
Monitor sleep quality and patterns.
This content is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Bloodwork ordered by your doctor is the only way to confirm the underlying cause of fatigue.