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Common signs include taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep most nights, waking frequently, waking unrefreshed, loud snoring or witnessed pauses in breathing, daytime sleepiness, or morning headaches. A 30-minute primary care visit and validated screening tools (STOP-BANG, Epworth, ISI) usually clarify which sleep disorder is in play and what to do about it.
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