Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Your Quality of Life What is Sleep Apnea Syndrome? Sleep apnea syndrome is a disorder that includes abnormal respiration during sleep, resulting in disruption of sleep, snoring, drowsiness throughout the day, as well as chronic fatigue. Individuals suffering from sleep apnea are frequently overweight and suffer from elevated blood pressure, which can lead to additional health concerns. How Do I Know if I Have Sleep Apnea Syndrome? While sleep apnea can technically affect individuals of any age, it typically is found in middle-aged and older adults who are overweight. If you find that you’ve been snoring loud enough to wake other family members; that you’ve been awakened by shortness of breath; and/or that you’re awakening with chest pain or a dry mouth, you may be displaying symptoms of sleep apnea syndrome. However, only a physician can formally diagnose sleep apnea syndrome, so the first thing you’ll need to do is to call Advanced F...