Sleep Apnea : When a Pillow Can't Help!

People who snore loudly and who are overweight may have sleep apnea. This is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that is characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research in the U.S., says that the person who has sleep apnea almost always snores between episodes. These frequent interruptions of deep restorative sleep often lead to early morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. See your doctor about sleep apnea. Behavioural therapies include avoiding alcohol, tobacco and sleeping pills, losing weight if necessary and in some patients, sleeping on their backs.