Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromePrevalence:
 | 3% of the adult population - 18 million Americans affected |
| Serious health consequences if left untreated |
| Highest incidence is in 40-65 years of age |
Signs and Symptoms:
| Snoring |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness |
| Breathing pauses during sleep |
| Snorting or gasping during sleep |
Consequences:
| Feeling tired all the time |
| Falling asleep when you don’t want to |
| Risk of hypertension, heart failure, stroke |
