How Sleep Apnea Impacts Your Nightly Rest

If you have ever pulled an all-nighter, then you know you can expect to feel groggy the next day. Why then do you sometimes feel drained even after a full night’s sleep? If you have sleep apnea, then scheduling the recommended 8-9 hours of sleep each night doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re getting quality rest.

Sleep apnea refers to a disorder that interrupts your breathing when you’re asleep. It’s imperative to experience all the different stages of sleep each night to wake up rested, but sleep apnea interrupts the sleep cycle. Continue reading to learn more about what happens at each stage in the sleep cycle and why it’s so important to address sleep apnea.