People with sleep apnea have a hard time breathing during sleep. The situation is brought about by the muscles in the airway becoming overly relaxed, constricting the space through which air can enter and exit the person’s lungs.
Consequently, sleep is repeatedly interrupted as their body instructs them to wake up and take in more air. Furthermore, people with sleep apnea often snore quite loudly when their airway is restricted, making it harder for people around them to sleep as well.
