CPAP is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Are you afraid you may have sleep apnea but hesitant to get tested? While seeking a medical professional’s opinion is best, here are five signs that you may have the disorder:

Loud, chronic snoring

This is one of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea. The snoring may include pauses and choking or gasping. It is, however, important to remember that not everyone who snores has sleep apnea.

Louder snoring when you sleep on your back

It may ease off when you sleep on your side, and it may not happen every night.

You are unable to judge the severity of the problem yourself

Because this happens when you’re asleep, you likely will not realize that it’s happening or how bad it is. Family members or bed partners often recognize the signs first.