Sleep apnea and hearing loss

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects about 18 million Americans, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Most of us think of sleep apnea as snoring with periodic gasping or "snorting" noises. Sleep apnea interrupts sleep and can cause excessive daytime fatigue and other symptoms such as generalized inflammation, cardiovascular and endocrine problems. More than half of individuals with sleep apnea are overweight and most snore heavily. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to a variety … [Read more...] about How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss