What is Sleep Apnea?


These interruptions, called apneas, are caused by the collapse of soft tissue in the airway (or throat), which prevents oxygen from reaching the lungs.

Weak muscles in the airway, a large tongue, obesity, and other factors may cause airway tissue to collapse and obstruct breathing, basically causing people to stop breathing.



What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea affects 8-15% of adults in Canada, though the majority of sufferers go undiagnosed. Potentially dangerous symptoms, such as loud snoring, are often overlooked.

Untreated sleep apnea is associated with a number of health risks. To understand your sleep issues and examine possible sleep solutions, we recommend you consult your local Snore MD clinic if you experience the following signs and symptoms:

What are the risks?

Untreated sleep apnea is associated with a number of health risks. Symptoms such as snoring are often overlooked, but there are also other, less noisy, risks which you may not be aware of highlighted below.


 Contact your local Snore MD clinic to discuss any questions or concerns.