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Calculated Shard: 116 (from laksa086)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa116.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/4-signs-you-might-have-sleep-apnea\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/4-signs-you-might-have-sleep-apnea\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/4-signs-you-might-have-sleep-apnea","crawl_time":1776428618,"first_indexed_time":1554681073,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,hopkinsmedicine!www,\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/4-signs-you-might-have-sleep-apnea s443","src_root_hash":"4754538707639265316","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"4 Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea | Johns Hopkins Medicine","meta_descriptions":["Obstructive sleep apnea is common, but many people don’t know they have it. Could you be one of them? Here are 4 signs to look for."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Sleep\nHealth Risks of Poor Sleep\nSleep Conditions\nSleep Science\nObstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes the airways to\ncollapse or become blocked while you’re asleep. It can cause you to stop\nbreathing for 20 to 30 seconds at a time, numerous times throughout the\nnight.\nUntreated apnea can increase the risk of a number of diseases, including\nhigh blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some headache\nsyndromes. Yet many people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it.\nCould you be one of them? Watch out for these warning signs.\n1. You’re a Noisy Sleeper\nSnoring, snorting or gasping: Noisy sleep is a warning sign that your upper\nairway might be obstructed. Not all snorers have apnea, but the two often\ngo hand-in-hand. As snoring gets louder, chances of having\nsleep apnea are greater and greater.\nIf you have apnea, your bed partner might notice that the snores are\npunctuated by pauses in breathing. Those are apnea episodes, and they can\nrecur hundreds of times a night.\n2. You’re Restless During Sleep\nPeople with apnea often toss and turn and otherwise show signs of restless\nnighttime sleep. If you find yourself kicking, thrashing,\njerking or waking up under a twisted pile of disheveled sheets, apnea might\nbe a possible cause. When you’re struggling to breathe at night, your\nsleep becomes disrupted.\nWhat Could It Be?\nSleep apnea is hardly the only issue that interferes with sleep. Experts\nhave described more than 70 different sleep disorders. Other common\nculprits include:\nRestless legs syndrome:\nRLS causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an urge to move them\n    for relief.\nNarcolepsy:\nThis disorder causes people to fall asleep suddenly during the day for\n    periods of a few seconds to a number of minutes. It occurs regardless\n    of how much sleep a person gets at night.\nInsomnia:\nSome 60 million Americans regularly have trouble falling or staying\n    asleep, for a variety of reasons.\nIf you're having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor\n.\n3. You’re Always Tired\nIf you’re getting a full night of sleep but still feel tired all day, apnea might be affecting the quality of your sleep. You might nod off when reading or in front of the TV. You might be more irritable, less productive and make more mistakes at work. You might even find yourself catching more colds, since poor quality sleep can interfere with the immune system. There are all kinds of spillovers from bad quality sleep into daytime activities.\n4. You Fit the Profile\nSome people are at greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Men are more likely to have apnea than women, though the risk for women increases after menopause. And being overweight or obese increases apnea risk markedly.\nIf you recognize any of these warning signs, talk to your doctor. He or she will probably recommend a sleep study. Sleep studies are done overnight in a specialized lab or, sometimes, in your own home. The sleep study is a way to characterize the breathing patterns while you’re asleep.\nRelated\nHealth Risks\nThe Effects of Sleep Deprivation\nSleep Better\nOversleeping: Bad for Your Health?\nSleep\nInsomnia","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Main Content](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/4-signs-you-might-have-sleep-apnea#skip)\n\n[![Johns Hopkins Medicine](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/hopkins-medicine-logo-white-header.svg?iar=0&hash=C6173D209DB591FDF4EFE00B18C2FFE4)](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n\nJohns Hopkins Medicine  Menu\n\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health)\n- [School of Medicine](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/som)\n- [Johns Hopkins Medicine Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/about)\n- [Patient Care](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care)\n- [Research](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/research)\n\n- [MyChart](https:\/\/mychart.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n- [Schedule an Appointment](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care\/johns-hopkins-medicine-request-appointment)\n- [Find a Doctor](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/profiles)\n- [Find a Clinical Trial](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/clinical-trials)\n- [Pay Your Bill](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care\/patients-visitors\/billing-insurance\/pay-bill)\n- [Employment](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/employment)\n\nClose\n\nSearch\n\nClose\n\n[MyChart Login MyChart](https:\/\/mychart.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/) [Health Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health) [Wellness and Prevention](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention)\n\n![young man snoring in bed](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/1_-conditions\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-hero.jpg?h=500&iar=0&mh=500&mw=1300&w=1297&hash=8A73CAF8AAE6180D2CBDEB5EC0262F5A)\n\n![young man snoring in bed](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/1_-conditions\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-hero.jpg?h=500&iar=0&mh=500&mw=1300&w=1297&hash=8A73CAF8AAE6180D2CBDEB5EC0262F5A)\n\n![young man snoring in bed](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/1_-conditions\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-hero.jpg?h=500&iar=0&mh=500&mw=1300&w=1297&hash=8A73CAF8AAE6180D2CBDEB5EC0262F5A)\n\n# 4 Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea\n[Sleep](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/sleep) [Health Risks of Poor Sleep](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/health-risks-of-poor-sleep) [Sleep Conditions](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/sleep-conditions) [Sleep Science](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/sleep-science)\n\nObstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes the airways to collapse or become blocked while you’re asleep. It can cause you to stop breathing for 20 to 30 seconds at a time, numerous times throughout the night.\n\nUntreated apnea can increase the risk of a number of diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some headache syndromes. Yet many people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it.\n\nCould you be one of them? Watch out for these warning signs.\n\n## 1\\. You’re a Noisy Sleeper\nSnoring, snorting or gasping: Noisy sleep is a warning sign that your upper airway might be obstructed. Not all snorers have apnea, but the two often go hand-in-hand. As snoring gets louder, chances of having sleep apnea are greater and greater.  \n   \n If you have apnea, your bed partner might notice that the snores are punctuated by pauses in breathing. Those are apnea episodes, and they can recur hundreds of times a night.\n\n## 2\\. You’re Restless During Sleep\nPeople with apnea often toss and turn and otherwise show signs of restless nighttime sleep. If you find yourself kicking, thrashing, jerking or waking up under a twisted pile of disheveled sheets, apnea might be a possible cause. When you’re struggling to breathe at night, your sleep becomes disrupted.\n\n## What Could It Be?\nSleep apnea is hardly the only issue that interferes with sleep. Experts have described more than 70 different sleep disorders. Other common culprits include:\n\n- **Restless legs syndrome:** RLS causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an urge to move them for relief.\n- **Narcolepsy:** This disorder causes people to fall asleep suddenly during the day for periods of a few seconds to a number of minutes. It occurs regardless of how much sleep a person gets at night.\n- **Insomnia:** Some 60 million Americans regularly have trouble falling or staying asleep, for a variety of reasons.\n\nIf you're having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor .\n\n## 3\\. You’re Always Tired\nIf you’re getting a full night of sleep but still feel tired all day, apnea might be affecting the quality of your sleep. You might nod off when reading or in front of the TV. You might be more irritable, less productive and make more mistakes at work. You might even find yourself catching more colds, since poor quality sleep can interfere with the immune system. There are all kinds of spillovers from bad quality sleep into daytime activities.\n\n## 4\\. You Fit the Profile\nSome people are at greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Men are more likely to have apnea than women, though the risk for women increases after menopause. And being overweight or obese increases apnea risk markedly.\n\nIf you recognize any of these warning signs, talk to your doctor. He or she will probably recommend a sleep study. Sleep studies are done overnight in a specialized lab or, sometimes, in your own home. The sleep study is a way to characterize the breathing patterns while you’re asleep.\n\n## Find a Doctor\nSpecializing In:\n\n- [Sleep Disorders](https:\/\/profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org\/search?unified=\"Sleep+Disorders\"&sort=networks%2Crelevance%2Cavailability_density_best)\n- [Behavioral Sleep Medicine](https:\/\/profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org\/search?unified=\"Behavioral+Sleep+Medicine\"&sort=networks%2Crelevance%2Cavailability_density_best)\n- [Snoring Disorders](https:\/\/profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org\/search?unified=\"Snoring+Disorders\"&sort=networks%2Crelevance%2Cavailability_density_best)\n\n- [Circadian Rhythm Disorders](https:\/\/profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org\/search?unified=\"Circadian+Rhythm+Disorders\"&sort=networks%2Crelevance%2Cavailability_density_best)\n\nSee More\n\n## Find a Treatment Center\n- [Pediatric Sleep Center (Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital)](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/all-childrens-hospital\/services\/sleep-studies)\n- [Center for Sleep and 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![young man snoring in bed](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/1_-conditions\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-hero.jpg?h=500&iar=0&mh=500&mw=1300&w=1297&hash=8A73CAF8AAE6180D2CBDEB5EC0262F5A)\n\n![young man snoring in bed](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/1_-conditions\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-hero.jpg?h=500&iar=0&mh=500&mw=1300&w=1297&hash=8A73CAF8AAE6180D2CBDEB5EC0262F5A)\n\n![young man snoring in bed](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/1_-conditions\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-hero.jpg?h=500&iar=0&mh=500&mw=1300&w=1297&hash=8A73CAF8AAE6180D2CBDEB5EC0262F5A)\n\n[Sleep](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/sleep) [Health Risks of Poor Sleep](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/health-risks-of-poor-sleep) [Sleep Conditions](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/sleep-conditions) [Sleep Science](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/sleep-science)\n\nObstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes the airways to collapse or become blocked while you’re asleep. It can cause you to stop breathing for 20 to 30 seconds at a time, numerous times throughout the night.\n\nUntreated apnea can increase the risk of a number of diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some headache syndromes. Yet many people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it.\n\nCould you be one of them? Watch out for these warning signs.\n\n## 1\\. You’re a Noisy Sleeper\nSnoring, snorting or gasping: Noisy sleep is a warning sign that your upper airway might be obstructed. Not all snorers have apnea, but the two often go hand-in-hand. As snoring gets louder, chances of having sleep apnea are greater and greater.\n\nIf you have apnea, your bed partner might notice that the snores are punctuated by pauses in breathing. Those are apnea episodes, and they can recur hundreds of times a night.\n## 2\\. You’re Restless During Sleep\nPeople with apnea often toss and turn and otherwise show signs of restless nighttime sleep. If you find yourself kicking, thrashing, jerking or waking up under a twisted pile of disheveled sheets, apnea might be a possible cause. When you’re struggling to breathe at night, your sleep becomes disrupted.\n\n## What Could It Be?\nSleep apnea is hardly the only issue that interferes with sleep. Experts have described more than 70 different sleep disorders. Other common culprits include:\n\n- **Restless legs syndrome:** RLS causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an urge to move them for relief.\n- **Narcolepsy:** This disorder causes people to fall asleep suddenly during the day for periods of a few seconds to a number of minutes. It occurs regardless of how much sleep a person gets at night.\n- **Insomnia:** Some 60 million Americans regularly have trouble falling or staying asleep, for a variety of reasons.\n\nIf you're having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor .\n\n## 3\\. You’re Always Tired\nIf you’re getting a full night of sleep but still feel tired all day, apnea might be affecting the quality of your sleep. You might nod off when reading or in front of the TV. You might be more irritable, less productive and make more mistakes at work. You might even find yourself catching more colds, since poor quality sleep can interfere with the immune system. There are all kinds of spillovers from bad quality sleep into daytime activities.\n\n## 4\\. You Fit the Profile\nSome people are at greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Men are more likely to have apnea than women, though the risk for women increases after menopause. And being overweight or obese increases apnea risk markedly.\n\nIf you recognize any of these warning signs, talk to your doctor. He or she will probably recommend a sleep study. Sleep studies are done overnight in a specialized lab or, sometimes, in your own home. 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Boilerpipe Text	Sleep Health Risks of Poor Sleep Sleep Conditions Sleep Science Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes the airways to collapse or become blocked while you’re asleep. It can cause you to stop breathing for 20 to 30 seconds at a time, numerous times throughout the night. Untreated apnea can increase the risk of a number of diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some headache syndromes. Yet many people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it. Could you be one of them? Watch out for these warning signs. 1. You’re a Noisy Sleeper Snoring, snorting or gasping: Noisy sleep is a warning sign that your upper airway might be obstructed. Not all snorers have apnea, but the two often go hand-in-hand. As snoring gets louder, chances of having sleep apnea are greater and greater. If you have apnea, your bed partner might notice that the snores are punctuated by pauses in breathing. Those are apnea episodes, and they can recur hundreds of times a night. 2. You’re Restless During Sleep People with apnea often toss and turn and otherwise show signs of restless nighttime sleep. If you find yourself kicking, thrashing, jerking or waking up under a twisted pile of disheveled sheets, apnea might be a possible cause. When you’re struggling to breathe at night, your sleep becomes disrupted. What Could It Be? Sleep apnea is hardly the only issue that interferes with sleep. Experts have described more than 70 different sleep disorders. Other common culprits include: Restless legs syndrome: RLS causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an urge to move them for relief. Narcolepsy: This disorder causes people to fall asleep suddenly during the day for periods of a few seconds to a number of minutes. It occurs regardless of how much sleep a person gets at night. Insomnia: Some 60 million Americans regularly have trouble falling or staying asleep, for a variety of reasons. If you're having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor . 3. You’re Always Tired If you’re getting a full night of sleep but still feel tired all day, apnea might be affecting the quality of your sleep. You might nod off when reading or in front of the TV. You might be more irritable, less productive and make more mistakes at work. You might even find yourself catching more colds, since poor quality sleep can interfere with the immune system. There are all kinds of spillovers from bad quality sleep into daytime activities. 4. You Fit the Profile Some people are at greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Men are more likely to have apnea than women, though the risk for women increases after menopause. And being overweight or obese increases apnea risk markedly. If you recognize any of these warning signs, talk to your doctor. He or she will probably recommend a sleep study. Sleep studies are done overnight in a specialized lab or, sometimes, in your own home. The sleep study is a way to characterize the breathing patterns while you’re asleep. Related Health Risks The Effects of Sleep Deprivation Sleep Better Oversleeping: Bad for Your Health? Sleep Insomnia
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It can cause you to stop breathing for 20 to 30 seconds at a time, numerous times throughout the night. Untreated apnea can increase the risk of a number of diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some headache syndromes. Yet many people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it. Could you be one of them? Watch out for these warning signs. ## 1\. You’re a Noisy Sleeper Snoring, snorting or gasping: Noisy sleep is a warning sign that your upper airway might be obstructed. Not all snorers have apnea, but the two often go hand-in-hand. As snoring gets louder, chances of having sleep apnea are greater and greater. If you have apnea, your bed partner might notice that the snores are punctuated by pauses in breathing. Those are apnea episodes, and they can recur hundreds of times a night. ## 2\. You’re Restless During Sleep People with apnea often toss and turn and otherwise show signs of restless nighttime sleep. If you find yourself kicking, thrashing, jerking or waking up under a twisted pile of disheveled sheets, apnea might be a possible cause. When you’re struggling to breathe at night, your sleep becomes disrupted. ## What Could It Be? Sleep apnea is hardly the only issue that interferes with sleep. Experts have described more than 70 different sleep disorders. Other common culprits include: - Restless legs syndrome: RLS causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an urge to move them for relief. - Narcolepsy: This disorder causes people to fall asleep suddenly during the day for periods of a few seconds to a number of minutes. It occurs regardless of how much sleep a person gets at night. - Insomnia: Some 60 million Americans regularly have trouble falling or staying asleep, for a variety of reasons. If you're having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor . ## 3\. You’re Always Tired If you’re getting a full night of sleep but still feel tired all day, apnea might be affecting the quality of your sleep. You might nod off when reading or in front of the TV. You might be more irritable, less productive and make more mistakes at work. You might even find yourself catching more colds, since poor quality sleep can interfere with the immune system. There are all kinds of spillovers from bad quality sleep into daytime activities. ## 4\. You Fit the Profile Some people are at greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Men are more likely to have apnea than women, though the risk for women increases after menopause. And being overweight or obese increases apnea risk markedly. If you recognize any of these warning signs, talk to your doctor. He or she will probably recommend a sleep study. Sleep studies are done overnight in a specialized lab or, sometimes, in your own home. 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