Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea
Frequent and loud snoring is a common sign of sleep apnea, but not everyone who snores suffers from the sleep disorder. Additional symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Daytime fatigue
- Lack of energy
- Insomnia
- Gasping for air during the night
- Excessive drowsiness
- Impaired memory
- Reduced libido
- Irritability
- Waking up with a sore/dry throat
- Frequent urination
- Morning headaches
- Anxiety and depression

Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea

Traditionally, sleep disordered breathing was believed to be more common in men and risk increased with age. However, we are starting to find signs and symptoms of sleep disordered breathing present in many younger men and women.
There are additional factors that may magnify your likelihood of developing sleep apnea. These include family history, obesity, nasal congestion, smoking or tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption.
Serious Health Consequences
Not only does sleep apnea impair the quality of your rest, but it also compromises the state of your mental and physical health. The disorder causes a drop in sufficient oxygen levels, impacting your ability to complete everyday tasks.
The lack of oxygen and sleep weakens your immune system, making you more susceptible to disease, infection, and even mental disorders. This increases your risk of experiencing:
- Heart disease and strokes
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes

Get the Quality Sleep You Deserve
If you’ve experienced any symptoms of sleep apnea, Dr. Argyle and our Syracuse team are here to help. We’ll take the time necessary to understand your concerns and create a treatment plan uniquely tailored to your needs.
Our sleep apnea treatments are reliable and provide effective results. With custom-made oral appliances or myofunctional therapy, we have solutions for all patients.
Give us a call at (801) 774-7520 to learn more about our patient-centered care and your treatment options. If you’d like, a friendly member of our staff will be happy to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Argyle.