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Is it dementia or the effects of sleep apnea?
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Is it dementia or the effects of sleep apnea?

By Jesse Mindel, MD

The cognitive symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of sleep apnea, are similar to some of the cognitive symptoms of dementia. Besides leaving you sleepy during the day, sleep apnea can cause forgetfulness, as well as trouble concentrating, organizing and planning.

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