Warning signs
When is snoring a medical problem?
Snoring may need medical assessment when it is loud, persistent, associated with pauses in breathing, choking or gasping, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, poor concentration, or cardiovascular risk factors.
Do not ignore these signs
- Someone sees you stop breathing during sleep.
- You wake choking, gasping, or feeling short of breath.
- You feel sleepy during the day despite enough time in bed.
- You have morning headaches, high blood pressure, or worsening concentration.
What to do next
Use trusted information to decide whether a home sleep-study pathway or clinical review may be appropriate. SomnoRoute is preparing tools to make that route clearer.