Courtney insisted that her husband see the doctor. She suspected that he had a sinus problem. His snoring was driving them apart and the jumping kept her from getting a good night of sleep. Periodically during the night he would seem to be startled, jump, and change his position. He was always tired regardless of the number of hours he slept. Courtney was surprised when the doctor suggested that her husband was suffering from

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Courtney insisted that her husband see the doctor. She suspected that he had a sinus problem. His snoring was driving them apart and the jumping kept her from getting a good night of sleep. Periodically during the night he would seem to be startled, jump, and change his position. He was always tired regardless of the number of hours he slept. Courtney was surprised when the doctor suggested that her husband was suffering from

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The symptoms of snoring, feeling tired regardless of the number of hours slept, snorting, gasping or choking during sleep, and waking up abruptly and feeling startled are all characteristic of sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing is interrupted during sleep. Narcolepsy involves excessive daytime sleepiness and abrupt loss of muscle control, while night terrors involve sudden awakening, intense fear, and physical symptoms like sweating or rapid heart rate. Sleep deprivation syndrome refers to a condition where a person does not get enough sleep and can have symptoms such as fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

Courtney Insisted That Her Husband See the Doctor