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Julie Penfold

90% of women who have sleep apnea don't know it — here’s what to look out for

A woman waking up groggy in the morning experiencing sleep inertia.

Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing temporarily stops or is disrupted during the night. When you experience this, your brain automatically wakes you from your slumber. You might let out a loud snore, a snort or make a gasping sound in order to breathe again.

In women, snoring can be much less pronounced so it’s not as easy to tell from this symptom alone. Women are more likely to experience daytime sleepiness, impaired focus and mood changes.

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