Find out if you are at risk of sleep apnea
Wake up to the signs of sleep apnea
If this looks like you or a loved one, you may be at risk.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain -- and the rest of the body -- may not get enough oxygen.
WebMD Medical Reference reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on September 18, 2018
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea
Do I have sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea affects millions of Singaporeans. The majority of sufferers go undiagnosed. Find out if you or your loved one is at risk by taking a short quiz.
Sleep apnea symptoms include:
- Loud persistent snoring
- Witnessed pauses in breathing
- Choking or gasping for air during sleep
- Sleepiness during routine activities
- Frequent visits to the bathroom
- Early morning headaches
- Excessive daytime fatigue
- Depression or irritability
- Restless sleep
About 30.5%
of the adult population in Singapore is suffering from sleep apnea. About 91% of them have not been diagnosed.*
*Prevalence of sleep‐disordered breathing in a multiethnic Asian population in Singapore: A community‐based study
Adeline Tan Yan Yi Cheung Jason Yin Wei‐Yen Lim Linda W.L. Tan Chi‐Hang Lee
Sleep apnea can be a danger to your health.
Find out if you are at risk. Take this quiz.
Find out if you are at risk. Take this quiz.
What are the risks of untreated sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea can have serious short and long-term health risks if left untreated, including:
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Heart attack
Stroke
Driving accident
Diabetes
Mayo Clinic, “Sleep Apnea Complications,” 25 July 2018.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631