During sleep, breathing stops 7-10 times per hour

During sleep, individuals with sleep apnea may experience frequent breathing pauses, occurring 7-10 times per hour. These breathing interruptions can lead to reduced oxygen levels in the blood and fragmented sleep. As a result, sufferers often wake up briefly to resume breathing, though they may not be consciously aware of these awakenings. This disrupted sleep can result in significant daytime fatigue and other health issues.

Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology