What is the relationship between hypertension and sleep apnea? To understand it, we will go step\nby step. First, let us talk a bit about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Obstructive sleep apnea is a prevalent syndrome, yet it is not quite well known. It is characterized by the obstruction of the upper airways during sleep. Usually, this obstruction is accompanied by a decrease in blood oxygen saturation, followed by a brief awakening during the night to breathe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main episodes of this disorder during sleep are snoring<\/a>, breathing pauses and sleep fragmentation.\nConsequently, these symptoms trigger several hardships throughout the day (daytime drowsiness<\/a>, fatigue, headaches and mood swings) and cognitive alterations (problems with concentration and memory<\/a>). Se voc\u00ea possui esses sintomas, o m\u00e9dico poder\u00e1 solicitar sleep monitoring exams <\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n