Video: Women and Sleep Apnea

Posted December 20, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her News, Special Features, Videos

Close to 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and while the disorder is more common among men, many women suffer too. In fact, women with the condition are less likely to actually be diagnosed with sleep apnea, perhaps because physicians know that men are usually the ones affected.

Sleep apnea does have some obvious symptoms, including restless sleep, loud snoring, and fatigue during the day. For more information on symptoms and diagnosis, watch this video report from CBS News: