Is Snoring a Warning Sign for Sleep Apnea?

Tired of being told that your snoring is keeping the whole household awake? Your family may be worried that snoring is a symptom of a much more serious issue: sleep apnea. In this episode of Inside Scope, host Dr. Daniel Haight talks with Dr. Joseph Demidovich III, a sleep medicine specialist, about the signs of sleep apnea and the damage it can do if left untreated. A person with sleep apnea is not getting enough air to their lungs while they sleep, which can result in high blood pressure, being tired all day, and possibly lower levels of concentration. Dr. Demidovich urges people who think they may have sleep apnea to talk with their primary care provider.