Diurnal Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Daytime sleepiness
- Memory and concentration dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Behavioral irritability, (irritability, depression, chronic fatigue, delirium)
- Road traffic accident
Nocturnal Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Heavy persistent snoring, worse in supine position or after alcohol or sedatives
- Apnea with limb movement, witnessed by bed partner
- Sudden awakening with noisy breathing
- Accidents related to sleepiness
- Nocturnal sweating
- Wake up with dry mouth
- Nocturnal epilepsy
- Nocturia
Signs Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Edematus soft palate or uvula
- Long soft palate and uvula
- Decreased oropharyngeal dimensions
- Nasal obstruction
- Maxillary hypoplasia
- Retrognathia
- Central adiposity and increased neck circumference
- Hypertension and other cardiovascular consequences
