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Sleep Apnea

As we find more former players who have sleep apnea, the Professional Athletes Foundation has taken the necessary steps to find resources and partners who can help provide you with a better night's sleep and the foundation for more productive days. Contact us if you believe you have sleep apnea.

Jul. 24, 2012 Mayo Clinic

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. You may have sleep apnea if you snore loudly and you feel tired even after a full night’s sleep.

There are two main types of sleep apnea:

Obstructive sleep apnea,the more common form that occurs when throat muscles relax
Central sleep apnea, which occurs when your brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing

If you think you might have sleep apnea, see your doctor. Treatment is necessary to avoid heart problems and other complications.

Click below for symptoms, causes, risk factors and more.

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