Sleep apnoea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common form, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), occurs when throat muscles relax too much, blocking the airway.
Key causes include obesity, anatomical factors (like a narrow airway), age, gender, family history, and lifestyle choices such as smoking and alcohol use.
Untreated sleep apnoea can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and increased daytime fatigue. Seeking treatment is crucial to improving your overall health.
