6 Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea : Sleep apnea remained untreated for long can pose several risks to the person who has it. These risks can range from heart attack and stroke to mental health issues, depression, and even death.
What happens if you stop breathing in your sleep : Most people who have sleep apnea don’t realize it. That’s because this disorder only occurs during sleep. Sleep apnea is when you have pauses in breathing while you’re asleep. These pauses can last from seconds to minutes. You may have difficulty breathing a few times or dozens of times an hour.
