Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Savvy Senior: The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Dear Savvy Senior,

How can you know when someone has sleep apnea? My husband has become such a terrible snorer that he wakes himself up at night, and he keeps me up too.

Tired Teri

Dear Teri,

If your husband is a loud snorer who wakes himself up during sleep, he probably needs to be tested for sleep apnea, a dangerous disorder that affects more than 22 million Americans, but often goes undiagno...