Question: Are nightmares a sign of sleep apnea?
Dr. Hibberd's answer:
Sleep apnea may be associated with nightmares, especially if nightmares are regularly disturbing your sleep. Often these nightmares are most intense upon wakening from an apnea event.
CPAP therapy may be necessary, and I recommend you see your physician for sleep apnea screening and referral to a sleep lab for more in depth evaluation.
Untreated sleep apnea is a deadly condition, and associated with heart failure, heart attack, sudden death and stroke.
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