Can one die from sleep apnea?

Some would argue that you might not actually die in your sleep from apnea. When the body senses it's not getting enough oxygen during sleep, it forces an awakening. At this time, the breathing airways open and breathing resumes. read more

As you can see from the other answers, you can certainly die from it. Prior to about 1980, Sleep apnea was mostly unrecognised. One can (and many have) surmise that a significant number of “heart attack” or “no cause” deaths while sleeping were in fact a result of sleep apnea. Thanks for the ask. read more

Some would argue that you might not actually die in your sleep from apnea. When the body senses it’s not getting enough oxygen during sleep, it forces an awakening. At this time, the breathing airways open and breathing resumes. Because of this mechanism, you stand no chance of suffocating in your sleep. read more

People with sleep apnea are up to five times more likely than normal sleepers to have traffic accidents. Treatment for Sleep Apnea All the health problems linked to the condition can sound scary, but there are lots of ways to treat it. read more