You snore, choke, or gasp in your sleep
Although snoring is not a telltale sign of a sleep disorder, if it occurs in conjunction with choking, gasping, or worse, you stop breathing, you may have a serious condition called sleep apnea. This may be due to your airway being blocked during sleep or because your brain fails to send signals to your breathing muscles. Ask your partner if you experience any of these symptoms while you sleep and consult a doctor immediately if you do.