What happens to your body when you have sleep apnea

😴💔 Do you know what really happens to your body when you have sleep apnea?

If you think it’s just snoring, think again. Sleep apnea can be dangerous—and even life-threatening.

Here’s what actually happens:
1️⃣ The soft tissue in your throat collapses while you sleep, blocking your airway.
2️⃣ You stop breathing—sometimes for 10 seconds or more.
3️⃣ Your oxygen levels drop, and your brain panics, waking you just enough to gasp or snore.
4️⃣ This can happen 20, 30, or even 100+ times a night.
5️⃣ As a result, you never reach deep, restful sleep.
6️⃣ Your heart works harder, raising your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, memory loss, and stroke.

🚨 If you snore, wake up gasping for air, or feel tired all day—don’t ignore the signs. Sleep apnea is serious. Get tested. Your health depends on it.

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