With sleep apnoea, breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, and loud snoring is a key symptom, according to the HSE website. What red flags might indicate your snoring is something more serious, like sleep apnoea? The issue with sleep apnoea is that it causes fragmented, poor-quality sleep, “so you can’t get in to these deep states of sleep that help you feel refreshed in the morning”, says David Garley, a GP with a special interest in sleep. “Some evidence suggests that around 20% of patients with sleep apnoea have depression.”How is sleep apnoea diagnosed? Reducing your alcohol consumption can help reduce your risk of sleep apnoea, says Cheong.

Source: Irish Examiner February 27, 2026 22:10 UTC