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Calculated Shard: 95 (from laksa140)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa095.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.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches","crawl_time":1776205462,"first_indexed_time":1634333938,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,sleepfoundation!www,\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches s443","src_root_hash":"1916647574837971495","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Can Sleep Apnea Cause Morning Headaches?","meta_descriptions":["Sleep apnea headaches are a type of morning headache common in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Learn more about their causes and how to find relief."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skip to content\nAround 5% of people\nwake up with a morning headache. Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, from\nalcohol to stress\n. Researchers have also documented a link between morning headaches and\nobstructive sleep apnea\n, a sleep-related breathing disorder. Learn more about what may cause sleep apnea headaches and how to find relief.\nSleep apnea headaches\nare a recurring headache that some people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience upon waking up, at least 15 days per month. They are characterized by a pressing, not pulsing, pain that is usually felt across both sides of the head, and can last up to four hours. Unlike some other types of headaches, sleep apnea headaches are not accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound.\nEstimates vary, but researchers believe up to\n18% of people\nwith OSA have sleep apnea headaches. OSA is a\nsleep-related breathing disorder\nthat causes multiple temporary pauses in breathing throughout the night. These pauses can occur due to either a partial (hypopnea) or complete (apnea) obstruction of the person’s airway. The severity of a person’s OSA is rated according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), which calculates how many respiratory events they experience per hour each night.\nTo be diagnosed as a sleep apnea headache, a person must have a\ndiagnosis of OSA\nwith an\nAHI of 5 or higher\n. Otherwise, what they are experiencing is a morning headache, which has similar symptoms. People with OSA may be up to three times more likely to experience morning headaches.\nRisk factors for sleep apnea headaches include being female and\nhaving a history of headaches\n. Currently, researchers disagree on whether OSA severity is related to sleep apnea headaches.\nSome researchers have found that sleep apnea headaches are significantly more common among people with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea, while others have found that having more severe OSA only marginally increases your likelihood of sleep apnea headaches. The International Classification of Headache Disorders acknowledges that sleep apnea headaches may worsen or improve in tandem with OSA severity, but more than one study has found that the\nseverity of OSA\ndoes not affect your likelihood of experiencing sleep apnea headaches.\nObstructive sleep apnea is associated with\nsleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches, and hypnic headaches\n.\nCluster Headaches\nCluster headaches are associated with\nsleep apnea symptoms\n, but cluster headaches are distinct from sleep apnea headaches. Cluster headaches tend to occur during sleep, whereas sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Also, unlike sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches often include additional symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, tearing up of the eyes, sweating on your forehead or face, and puffy or droopy eyes.\nCluster headaches often occur in clusters. For example, you may experience a few headaches a day, always around the same time, for a period of a few months. Then, you may not have any until the following year. Cluster headaches last around an hour on average.\nHypnic Headaches\nHypnic headaches, which also occur at night, are another sleep-related headache that may affect people with obstructive sleep apnea.\nHypnic headaches are more common among older people.  While sleep apnea headaches begin after you wake up, hypnic headaches generally begin about four to six hours after falling asleep and often cause a person to wake up, which is why they have earned the nickname of alarm clock headaches.\nLike sleep apnea headaches, hypnic headaches usually go away on their own within 30 minutes to an hour, but they have additional symptoms like nausea, which is not the case with sleep apnea headaches.\nMigraines\nSleep apnea headaches are different from migraines. Migraines tend to last much longer, between four hours to three days, while a sleep apnea headache usually goes away on its own within a few hours of waking up. You may feel a sleep apnea headache on both sides of your head, while a migraine is typically localized to one side.\nAlso, migraines can occur any time of day or night, including during sleep, while sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Unlike sleep apnea headaches, migraines typically have other symptoms, such as nausea or sensitivity to light and sound.\nResearchers do not know for sure what causes sleep apnea headaches. They may be related to low blood oxygen levels during sleep or the sleep disturbances caused by lapses in breathing.\nSome researchers have proposed that sleep apnea headaches might be associated with hypoxemia, which is when the oxygen levels in your blood fall below normal levels. The lapses in breathing that characterize sleep apnea can cause lower blood oxygen levels during sleep. This allows less oxygen to reach the brain and causes carbon dioxide to accumulate in the bloodstream, whereby blood vessels in the brain expand. As the pressure from that expansion builds up, it may develop into a sleep apnea headache and cause pain.\nHowever, subsequent research has found that people with OSA who experience sleep apnea headaches have similar oxygen levels and experience more or less the same number of lapses in breathing compared to people with OSA who do not have sleep apnea headaches. So, while hypoxemia may contribute to some morning headaches, there must be another cause for sleep apnea headaches.\nThe breathing disruptions caused by OSA interrupt a person’s sleep, which can increase a person’s risk of\nhypertension\nand\ncardiovascular disease\nin the long term. These sleep disruptions may also play a role in whether you wake up with a morning headache.\nFor example, one study found that only certain OSA symptoms were associated with a higher chance of morning headaches. These included choking sensations during sleep, having a history of hypertension, and waking up unrefreshed from sleep. The researchers concluded that perhaps sleep apnea headaches are a symptom of poor sleep, which happens to be common in people with OSA.\nMorning headaches can be a symptom of undiagnosed sleep apnea. If you or your sleep partner notice any of the following symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, speak to your doctor:\nLoud snoring, gasping, or choking sounds during sleep\nWaking up due to gasping or choking\nFeeling that your sleep is unrefreshing\nDaytime symptoms like excessive sleepiness or lower energy\nIt is also possible to experience morning headaches without OSA. Morning headaches and headaches in general are also associated with other health conditions, including:\nAnxiety\nDepression\nHypertension\nSleep problems\nTightness in the head, neck, jaw, or shoulders\nSide effect of medication\nSleep bruxism, or teeth grinding\nStress\nSleep Better\nSign up for emails about living with sleep apnea,\u2028general sleep improvement, and our comprehensive Better Sleep Guidebook.\nIf you are waking up with a headache every morning, set up an appointment with your doctor. They can ask you questions about your symptoms and carry out tests to determine whether your morning headaches are caused by obstructive sleep apnea or something else.\nSleep apnea headaches tend to disappear once you are successfully treated for OSA.\nCommon treatments for OSA\ninclude continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy,\noral appliances, lifestyle changes, and surgery\n.\nCPAP Therapy\nWith continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you wear a mask over your face or nose during sleep. The mask is connected to a machine that delivers air pressure directly into your airways, keeping them open and preventing pauses in breathing. CPAP therapy is considered the most effective treatment for managing symptoms of OSA and improving quality of life.\nWhen used as recommended, research shows CPAP therapy can reduce the number of lapses in breathing to less than\nfive per hour\n.\nOral Appliance\nUsually custom-fitted by a dentist, oral appliances are recommended for mild to moderate cases of OSA. These are typically designed to clear up your airways by moving your jaw forward and keeping your tongue in place. You wear them at night while you sleep.\nLifestyle Changes\nOther factors may contribute to OSA, such as drinking alcohol or sleeping on your back, which can relax your throat muscles and cause the airway to narrow. Your doctor may recommend avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bedtime, and switching to sleeping on your side or stomach.\nYour doctor may also recommend an exercise and diet program. For overweight or obese people with OSA, losing weight can help relieve symptoms.\nSurgery\nSurgeries like a tonsillectomy or a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (which widens the airway by removing extra tissue) may be recommended in cases where other, less invasive treatments did not work.\nWhether your morning headache is caused by OSA or another condition, it is worth talking to your doctor so you can feel less pain and have an easier time starting your day.\nStill have questions? Ask our community!\nJoin our\nSleep Care Community\n— a trusted hub of sleep health professionals, product specialists, and people just like you. Whether you need expert sleep advice for your insomnia or you’re searching for the perfect mattress, we’ve got you covered. Get personalized guidance from the experts who know sleep best.\nWritten By\nLauren Fountain,\nSenior Product Editor\nLauren is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with extensive experience researching and testing a wide variety of sleep products.\nMedically Reviewed by\nAbhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM,\nSleep Medicine Physician\nMD\nDr. Abhinav Singh, board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, is the Medical Director of the Indiana Sleep Center, which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he developed and teaches a Sleep Medicine rotation.\r\n\r\nDr. Singh’s research and clinical practice focuses on sleep disorders, including excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, chronic snoring, insomnia, and sleep education.\nLearn more about our Editorial Team\nReferences\n11 Sources\nRussell, M. B. (2013). Sleep apnea headache: A growing concern in an increasingly obese population? Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 13(10), 1129–1133.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24117275\/\nInternational Headache Society (2018). Sleep apnoea headache. The International Classification of Headache Disorders – ICHD-3.\nhttps:\/\/ichd-3.org\/10-headache-attributed-to-disorder-of-homoeostasis\/10-1-headache-attributed-to-hypoxia-andor-hypercapnia\/10-1-4-sleep-apnoea-headache\/\nRussell, M. B., Kristiansen, H. A., & Kværner, K. J. (2014). Headache in sleep apnea syndrome: Epidemiology and pathophysiology. Cephalalgia: An International Journal of Headache, 34(10), 752–755.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24928423\/\nAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine. (2014). The International Classification of Sleep Disorders – Third Edition (ICSD-3). Darien, IL. Ibrahim, W., Zafar, N., & Sharma, S. (2020). Myoclonus. StatPearls Publishing.\nhttps:\/\/aasm.org\/\nSpałka, J., Kędzia, K., Kuczyński, W., Kudrycka, A., Małolepsza, A., Białasiewicz, P., & Mokros, Ł. (2020). Morning headache as an obstructive sleep apnea-related symptom among sleep clinic patients-a cross-section analysis. Brain Sciences, 10(1), 57.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31963788\/\nGoksan, B., Gunduz, A., Karadeniz, D., Ağan, K., Tascilar, F. N., Tan, F., Purisa, S., & Kaynak, H. (2009). Morning headache in sleep apnoea: Clinical and polysomnographic evaluation and response to nasal continuous positive airway pressure. Cephalalgia: An International Journal of Headache, 29(6), 635–641.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19187338\/\nSuzuki, K., Miyamoto, M., Miyamoto, T., Numao, A., Suzuki, S., Sakuta, H., Iwasaki, A., Watanabe, Y., Fujita, H., & Hirata, K. (2015). Sleep apnoea headache in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome patients presenting with morning headache: Comparison of the ICHD-2 and ICHD-3 beta criteria. The Journal of Headache and Pain, 16, 56.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26103955\/\nSingh, N. N., & Sahota, P. (2013). Sleep-related headache and its management. Current Treatment Options in Neurology, 15(6), 704–722.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24132786\/\nEvers, S., Barth, B., Frese, A., Husstedt, I. W., & Happe, S. (2014). Sleep apnea in patients with cluster headache: A case-control study. Cephalalgia: An International Journal of Headache, 34(10), 828–832.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25022696\/\nSpicuzza, L., Caruso, D., & Di Maria, G. (2015). Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and its management. Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease, 6(5), 273–285.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26336596\/\nRavesloot, M. J., & de Vries, N. (2011). Reliable calculation of the efficacy of non-surgical and surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea revisited. 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[Learn more.](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/advertising-disclosure)\n\n[\/](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/)  [Sleep Disorders](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-disorders) \/ [Sleep Apnea](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea)\n\n![Main Intro Section Image](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Header-Image-8-1.svg)\n\n# Sleep Apnea Headaches\nUpdated July 15, 2025\n\nWritten by Lauren Fountain\n\n![Lauren Fountain](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lauren-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)\n\nLauren Fountain\n\nSenior Product Editor\n\nLauren is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with extensive experience researching and testing a wide variety of sleep products.\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/lauren-fountain)\n\nWant to read more about all our experts in the field?\n\n[Learn About The Editorial Team](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us)\n\n\\| Medically Reviewed by Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM\n\n![Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dr.-Abhinav-Singh-SF-150x150.jpg)\n\nAbhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM\n\nSleep Medicine Physician\n\nDr. Abhinav Singh, board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, is the Medical Director of the Indiana Sleep Center, which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he developed and teaches a Sleep Medicine rotation. Dr. Singh’s research and clinical practice focuses on sleep disorders, including excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, chronic snoring, insomnia, and sleep education.\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/who-we-are#abhinav_singh,_md,_mph,_faasm)\n\nWant to read more about all our experts in the field?\n\n[Learn About The Editorial Team](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us)\n\n- [What Is a Sleep Apnea Headache?](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#what-is-a-sleep-apnea-headache--1)\n- [Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea Headaches](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#risk-factors-for-sleep-apnea-headaches-2)\n- [Other Types of Headaches Associated With Sleep Apnea](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#other-types-of-headaches-associated-with-obstructive-sleep-apnea-3)\n- [What Causes Sleep Apnea Headaches?](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#what-causes-sleep-apnea-headaches--4)\n- [Is Your Morning Headache Caused by Sleep Apnea?](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#is-your-morning-headache-caused-by-sleep-apnea--5)\n- [Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea Headaches](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#treatment-options-for-sleep-apnea-headaches-6)\n\nAround 5% of people [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80691) wake up with a morning headache. Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, from alcohol to stress. Researchers have also documented a link between morning headaches and [obstructive sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/obstructive-sleep-apnea), a sleep-related breathing disorder. Learn more about what may cause sleep apnea headaches and how to find relief.\n\n## What Is a Sleep Apnea Headache?\nSleep apnea headaches are a recurring headache that some people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience upon waking up, at least 15 days per month. They are characterized by a pressing, not pulsing, pain that is usually felt across both sides of the head, and can last up to four hours. Unlike some other types of headaches, sleep apnea headaches are not accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound.\n\nEstimates vary, but researchers believe up to 18% of people [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80772) with OSA have sleep apnea headaches. OSA is a sleep-related breathing disorder [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education, and research.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-133029) that causes multiple temporary pauses in breathing throughout the night. These pauses can occur due to either a partial (hypopnea) or complete (apnea) obstruction of the person’s airway. The severity of a person’s OSA is rated according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), which calculates how many respiratory events they experience per hour each night.\n\nTo be diagnosed as a sleep apnea headache, a person must have a [diagnosis of OSA](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/obstructive-sleep-apnea) with an AHI of 5 or higher [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-83436). Otherwise, what they are experiencing is a morning headache, which has similar symptoms. People with OSA may be up to three times more likely to experience morning headaches.\n\n## Sleep improvement starts with understanding\nGet clarity from home—test your sleep today.\n\n[Take the First Step](https:\/\/sleepdoctor.com\/cart\/41836382290016:1?storefront=falseu0026discount=SF-SSPZ40A7S9MWu0026cta_location=hst_global)\n\n4\\.8\n\n55,000+ patients\n\n![Product-Image](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Image.png)\n## Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea Headaches\nRisk factors for sleep apnea headaches include being female and having a history of headaches [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80295). Currently, researchers disagree on whether OSA severity is related to sleep apnea headaches.\n\nSome researchers have found that sleep apnea headaches are significantly more common among people with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea, while others have found that having more severe OSA only marginally increases your likelihood of sleep apnea headaches. The International Classification of Headache Disorders acknowledges that sleep apnea headaches may worsen or improve in tandem with OSA severity, but more than one study has found that the severity of OSA [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80916) does not affect your likelihood of experiencing sleep apnea headaches.\n\n## Other Types of Headaches Associated With Obstructive Sleep Apnea\nObstructive sleep apnea is associated with sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches, and hypnic headaches [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80693).\n\n### Cluster Headaches\nCluster headaches are associated with sleep apnea symptoms [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80784), but cluster headaches are distinct from sleep apnea headaches. Cluster headaches tend to occur during sleep, whereas sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Also, unlike sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches often include additional symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, tearing up of the eyes, sweating on your forehead or face, and puffy or droopy eyes.\n\nCluster headaches often occur in clusters. For example, you may experience a few headaches a day, always around the same time, for a period of a few months. Then, you may not have any until the following year. Cluster headaches last around an hour on average.\n\n### Hypnic Headaches\nHypnic headaches, which also occur at night, are another sleep-related headache that may affect people with obstructive sleep apnea.\n\nHypnic headaches are more common among older people. While sleep apnea headaches begin after you wake up, hypnic headaches generally begin about four to six hours after falling asleep and often cause a person to wake up, which is why they have earned the nickname of alarm clock headaches.\n\nLike sleep apnea headaches, hypnic headaches usually go away on their own within 30 minutes to an hour, but they have additional symptoms like nausea, which is not the case with sleep apnea headaches.\n\n### Migraines\nSleep apnea headaches are different from migraines. Migraines tend to last much longer, between four hours to three days, while a sleep apnea headache usually goes away on its own within a few hours of waking up. You may feel a sleep apnea headache on both sides of your head, while a migraine is typically localized to one side.\n\nAlso, migraines can occur any time of day or night, including during sleep, while sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Unlike sleep apnea headaches, migraines typically have other symptoms, such as nausea or sensitivity to light and sound.\n\n## What Causes Sleep Apnea Headaches?\nResearchers do not know for sure what causes sleep apnea headaches. They may be related to low blood oxygen levels during sleep or the sleep disturbances caused by lapses in breathing.\n\nSome researchers have proposed that sleep apnea headaches might be associated with hypoxemia, which is when the oxygen levels in your blood fall below normal levels. The lapses in breathing that characterize sleep apnea can cause lower blood oxygen levels during sleep. This allows less oxygen to reach the brain and causes carbon dioxide to accumulate in the bloodstream, whereby blood vessels in the brain expand. As the pressure from that expansion builds up, it may develop into a sleep apnea headache and cause pain.\n\nHowever, subsequent research has found that people with OSA who experience sleep apnea headaches have similar oxygen levels and experience more or less the same number of lapses in breathing compared to people with OSA who do not have sleep apnea headaches. So, while hypoxemia may contribute to some morning headaches, there must be another cause for sleep apnea headaches.\n\nThe breathing disruptions caused by OSA interrupt a person’s sleep, which can increase a person’s risk of [hypertension](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/how-sleep-apnea-affects-blood-pressure) and [cardiovascular disease](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-linked-heart-disease) in the long term. These sleep disruptions may also play a role in whether you wake up with a morning headache.\n\nFor example, one study found that only certain OSA symptoms were associated with a higher chance of morning headaches. These included choking sensations during sleep, having a history of hypertension, and waking up unrefreshed from sleep. The researchers concluded that perhaps sleep apnea headaches are a symptom of poor sleep, which happens to be common in people with OSA.\n\n## Is Your Morning Headache Caused by Sleep Apnea?\nMorning headaches can be a symptom of undiagnosed sleep apnea. If you or your sleep partner notice any of the following symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, speak to your doctor:\n\n- Loud snoring, gasping, or choking sounds during sleep\n- Waking up due to gasping or choking\n- Feeling that your sleep is unrefreshing\n- Daytime symptoms like excessive sleepiness or lower energy\n\nIt is also possible to experience morning headaches without OSA. Morning headaches and headaches in general are also associated with other health conditions, including:\n\n- Anxiety\n- Depression\n- Hypertension\n- Sleep problems\n- Tightness in the head, neck, jaw, or shoulders\n- Side effect of medication\n- Sleep bruxism, or teeth grinding\n- Stress\n\n## Sleep Better\nSign up for emails about living with sleep apnea, general sleep improvement, and our comprehensive Better Sleep Guidebook.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Email-Capture-Icon.svg)\n## Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea Headaches\nIf you are waking up with a headache every morning, set up an appointment with your doctor. They can ask you questions about your symptoms and carry out tests to determine whether your morning headaches are caused by obstructive sleep apnea or something else.\n\nSleep apnea headaches tend to disappear once you are successfully treated for OSA. [Common treatments for OSA](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/treatment) include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, lifestyle changes, and surgery [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80950).\n\n### CPAP Therapy\nWith continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you wear a mask over your face or nose during sleep. The mask is connected to a machine that delivers air pressure directly into your airways, keeping them open and preventing pauses in breathing. CPAP therapy is considered the most effective treatment for managing symptoms of OSA and improving quality of life.\n\nWhen used as recommended, research shows CPAP therapy can reduce the number of lapses in breathing to less than five per hour [Trusted Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80413).\n\n### Oral Appliance\nUsually custom-fitted by a dentist, oral appliances are recommended for mild to moderate cases of OSA. These are typically designed to clear up your airways by moving your jaw forward and keeping your tongue in place. You wear them at night while you sleep.\n\n### Lifestyle Changes\nOther factors may contribute to OSA, such as drinking alcohol or sleeping on your back, which can relax your throat muscles and cause the airway to narrow. Your doctor may recommend avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bedtime, and switching to sleeping on your side or stomach.\n\nYour doctor may also recommend an exercise and diet program. For overweight or obese people with OSA, losing weight can help relieve symptoms.\n\n### Surgery\nSurgeries like a tonsillectomy or a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (which widens the airway by removing extra tissue) may be recommended in cases where other, less invasive treatments did not work.\n\nWhether your morning headache is caused by OSA or another condition, it is worth talking to your doctor so you can feel less pain and have an easier time starting your day.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/themes\/onecaremedia-child\/assets\/images\/sf-question-bubble.svg)\n\n### Still have questions? Ask our community\\!\nJoin our [Sleep Care Community](https:\/\/community.sleepfoundation.org\/) — a trusted hub of sleep health professionals, product specialists, and people just like you. Whether you need expert sleep advice for your insomnia or you’re searching for the perfect mattress, we’ve got you covered. Get personalized guidance from the experts who know sleep best.\n\n[About Our Editorial Team](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us)\n\n![Lauren Fountain](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lauren-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)\n\nWritten By\n\n### Lauren Fountain,  Senior Product Editor\n\nLauren is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with extensive experience researching and testing a wide variety of sleep products.\n\n![Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dr.-Abhinav-Singh-SF-150x150.jpg)\n\nMedically Reviewed by\n\n### Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM,  Sleep Medicine Physician   MD\n\nDr. Abhinav Singh, board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, is the Medical Director of the Indiana Sleep Center, which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 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Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, from alcohol to stress. Researchers have also documented a link between morning headaches and [obstructive sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/obstructive-sleep-apnea), a sleep-related breathing disorder. Learn more about what may cause sleep apnea headaches and how to find relief.\n\nSleep apnea headaches are a recurring headache that some people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience upon waking up, at least 15 days per month. They are characterized by a pressing, not pulsing, pain that is usually felt across both sides of the head, and can last up to four hours. Unlike some other types of headaches, sleep apnea headaches are not accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound.\n\nEstimates vary, but researchers believe up to 18% of people with OSA have sleep apnea headaches. OSA is a sleep-related breathing disorder that causes multiple temporary pauses in breathing throughout the night. These pauses can occur due to either a partial (hypopnea) or complete (apnea) obstruction of the person’s airway. The severity of a person’s OSA is rated according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), which calculates how many respiratory events they experience per hour each night.\n\nTo be diagnosed as a sleep apnea headache, a person must have a [diagnosis of OSA](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/obstructive-sleep-apnea) with an AHI of 5 or higher. Otherwise, what they are experiencing is a morning headache, which has similar symptoms. People with OSA may be up to three times more likely to experience morning headaches.\n\nRisk factors for sleep apnea headaches include being female and having a history of headaches. Currently, researchers disagree on whether OSA severity is related to sleep apnea headaches.\n\nSome researchers have found that sleep apnea headaches are significantly more common among people with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea, while others have found that having more severe OSA only marginally increases your likelihood of sleep apnea headaches. The International Classification of Headache Disorders acknowledges that sleep apnea headaches may worsen or improve in tandem with OSA severity, but more than one study has found that the severity of OSA does not affect your likelihood of experiencing sleep apnea headaches.\n\nObstructive sleep apnea is associated with sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches, and hypnic headaches.\n\n### Cluster Headaches\nCluster headaches are associated with sleep apnea symptoms, but cluster headaches are distinct from sleep apnea headaches. Cluster headaches tend to occur during sleep, whereas sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Also, unlike sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches often include additional symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, tearing up of the eyes, sweating on your forehead or face, and puffy or droopy eyes.\n\nCluster headaches often occur in clusters. For example, you may experience a few headaches a day, always around the same time, for a period of a few months. Then, you may not have any until the following year. Cluster headaches last around an hour on average.\n\n### Hypnic Headaches\nHypnic headaches, which also occur at night, are another sleep-related headache that may affect people with obstructive sleep apnea.\n\nHypnic headaches are more common among older people. While sleep apnea headaches begin after you wake up, hypnic headaches generally begin about four to six hours after falling asleep and often cause a person to wake up, which is why they have earned the nickname of alarm clock headaches.\n\nLike sleep apnea headaches, hypnic headaches usually go away on their own within 30 minutes to an hour, but they have additional symptoms like nausea, which is not the case with sleep apnea headaches.\n\n### Migraines\nSleep apnea headaches are different from migraines. Migraines tend to last much longer, between four hours to three days, while a sleep apnea headache usually goes away on its own within a few hours of waking up. You may feel a sleep apnea headache on both sides of your head, while a migraine is typically localized to one side.\n\nAlso, migraines can occur any time of day or night, including during sleep, while sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Unlike sleep apnea headaches, migraines typically have other symptoms, such as nausea or sensitivity to light and sound.\n\nResearchers do not know for sure what causes sleep apnea headaches. They may be related to low blood oxygen levels during sleep or the sleep disturbances caused by lapses in breathing.\n\nSome researchers have proposed that sleep apnea headaches might be associated with hypoxemia, which is when the oxygen levels in your blood fall below normal levels. The lapses in breathing that characterize sleep apnea can cause lower blood oxygen levels during sleep. This allows less oxygen to reach the brain and causes carbon dioxide to accumulate in the bloodstream, whereby blood vessels in the brain expand. As the pressure from that expansion builds up, it may develop into a sleep apnea headache and cause pain.\n\nHowever, subsequent research has found that people with OSA who experience sleep apnea headaches have similar oxygen levels and experience more or less the same number of lapses in breathing compared to people with OSA who do not have sleep apnea headaches. So, while hypoxemia may contribute to some morning headaches, there must be another cause for sleep apnea headaches.\n\nThe breathing disruptions caused by OSA interrupt a person’s sleep, which can increase a person’s risk of [hypertension](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/how-sleep-apnea-affects-blood-pressure) and [cardiovascular disease](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/sleep-apnea-linked-heart-disease) in the long term. These sleep disruptions may also play a role in whether you wake up with a morning headache.\n\nFor example, one study found that only certain OSA symptoms were associated with a higher chance of morning headaches. These included choking sensations during sleep, having a history of hypertension, and waking up unrefreshed from sleep. The researchers concluded that perhaps sleep apnea headaches are a symptom of poor sleep, which happens to be common in people with OSA.\n\nMorning headaches can be a symptom of undiagnosed sleep apnea. If you or your sleep partner notice any of the following symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, speak to your doctor:\n\n- Loud snoring, gasping, or choking sounds during sleep\n- Waking up due to gasping or choking\n- Feeling that your sleep is unrefreshing\n- Daytime symptoms like excessive sleepiness or lower energy\n\nIt is also possible to experience morning headaches without OSA. Morning headaches and headaches in general are also associated with other health conditions, including:\n\n- Anxiety\n- Depression\n- Hypertension\n- Sleep problems\n- Tightness in the head, neck, jaw, or shoulders\n- Side effect of medication\n- Sleep bruxism, or teeth grinding\n- Stress\n\n## Sleep Better\nSign up for emails about living with sleep apnea, general sleep improvement, and our comprehensive Better Sleep Guidebook.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Email-Capture-Icon.svg)\n\nIf you are waking up with a headache every morning, set up an appointment with your doctor. They can ask you questions about your symptoms and carry out tests to determine whether your morning headaches are caused by obstructive sleep apnea or something else.\n\nSleep apnea headaches tend to disappear once you are successfully treated for OSA. [Common treatments for OSA](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-apnea\/treatment) include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, lifestyle changes, and surgery.\n\n### CPAP Therapy\nWith continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you wear a mask over your face or nose during sleep. The mask is connected to a machine that delivers air pressure directly into your airways, keeping them open and preventing pauses in breathing. CPAP therapy is considered the most effective treatment for managing symptoms of OSA and improving quality of life.\n\nWhen used as recommended, research shows CPAP therapy can reduce the number of lapses in breathing to less than five per hour.\n\n### Oral Appliance\nUsually custom-fitted by a dentist, oral appliances are recommended for mild to moderate cases of OSA. These are typically designed to clear up your airways by moving your jaw forward and keeping your tongue in place. You wear them at night while you sleep.\n\n### Lifestyle Changes\nOther factors may contribute to OSA, such as drinking alcohol or sleeping on your back, which can relax your throat muscles and cause the airway to narrow. Your doctor may recommend avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bedtime, and switching to sleeping on your side or stomach.\n\nYour doctor may also recommend an exercise and diet program. For overweight or obese people with OSA, losing weight can help relieve symptoms.\n\n### Surgery\nSurgeries like a tonsillectomy or a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (which widens the airway by removing extra tissue) may be recommended in cases where other, less invasive treatments did not work.\n\nWhether your morning headache is caused by OSA or another condition, it is worth talking to your doctor so you can feel less pain and have an easier time starting your day.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/themes\/onecaremedia-child\/assets\/images\/sf-question-bubble.svg)\n\n### Still have questions? Ask our community\\!\nJoin our [Sleep Care Community](https:\/\/community.sleepfoundation.org\/) — a trusted hub of sleep health professionals, product specialists, and people just like you. Whether you need expert sleep advice for your insomnia or you’re searching for the perfect mattress, we’ve got you covered. Get personalized guidance from the experts who know sleep best.\n\n![Lauren Fountain](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lauren-Headshot-150x150.jpeg)\n\nWritten By\n\n### Lauren Fountain,  Senior Product Editor\n\nLauren is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with extensive experience researching and testing a wide variety of sleep products.\n\n![Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dr.-Abhinav-Singh-SF-150x150.jpg)\n\nMedically Reviewed by\n\n### Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM,  Sleep Medicine Physician   MD\n\nDr. Abhinav Singh, board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, is the Medical Director of the Indiana Sleep Center, which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he developed and teaches a Sleep Medicine rotation. Dr. Singh’s research and clinical practice focuses on sleep disorders, including excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, chronic snoring, insomnia, and sleep education.\n\n[Learn more about our Editorial Team](https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/about-us\/who-we-are#team)\n\n## References 11 Sources\n1. Russell, M. B. (2013). Sleep apnea headache: A growing concern in an increasingly obese population? Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 13(10), 1129–1133.\n   <https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24117275\/>\n2. International Headache Society (2018). Sleep apnoea headache. The International Classification of Headache Disorders – ICHD-3.\n   <https:\/\/ichd-3.org\/10-headache-attributed-to-disorder-of-homoeostasis\/10-1-headache-attributed-to-hypoxia-andor-hypercapnia\/10-1-4-sleep-apnoea-headache\/>\n3. Russell, M. B., Kristiansen, H. A., & Kværner, K. J. (2014). Headache in sleep apnea syndrome: Epidemiology and pathophysiology. 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Boilerpipe Text	Skip to content Around 5% of people wake up with a morning headache. Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, from alcohol to stress . Researchers have also documented a link between morning headaches and obstructive sleep apnea , a sleep-related breathing disorder. Learn more about what may cause sleep apnea headaches and how to find relief. Sleep apnea headaches are a recurring headache that some people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience upon waking up, at least 15 days per month. They are characterized by a pressing, not pulsing, pain that is usually felt across both sides of the head, and can last up to four hours. Unlike some other types of headaches, sleep apnea headaches are not accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Estimates vary, but researchers believe up to 18% of people with OSA have sleep apnea headaches. OSA is a sleep-related breathing disorder that causes multiple temporary pauses in breathing throughout the night. These pauses can occur due to either a partial (hypopnea) or complete (apnea) obstruction of the person’s airway. The severity of a person’s OSA is rated according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), which calculates how many respiratory events they experience per hour each night. To be diagnosed as a sleep apnea headache, a person must have a diagnosis of OSA with an AHI of 5 or higher . Otherwise, what they are experiencing is a morning headache, which has similar symptoms. People with OSA may be up to three times more likely to experience morning headaches. Risk factors for sleep apnea headaches include being female and having a history of headaches . Currently, researchers disagree on whether OSA severity is related to sleep apnea headaches. Some researchers have found that sleep apnea headaches are significantly more common among people with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea, while others have found that having more severe OSA only marginally increases your likelihood of sleep apnea headaches. The International Classification of Headache Disorders acknowledges that sleep apnea headaches may worsen or improve in tandem with OSA severity, but more than one study has found that the severity of OSA does not affect your likelihood of experiencing sleep apnea headaches. Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches, and hypnic headaches . Cluster Headaches Cluster headaches are associated with sleep apnea symptoms , but cluster headaches are distinct from sleep apnea headaches. Cluster headaches tend to occur during sleep, whereas sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Also, unlike sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches often include additional symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, tearing up of the eyes, sweating on your forehead or face, and puffy or droopy eyes. Cluster headaches often occur in clusters. For example, you may experience a few headaches a day, always around the same time, for a period of a few months. Then, you may not have any until the following year. Cluster headaches last around an hour on average. Hypnic Headaches Hypnic headaches, which also occur at night, are another sleep-related headache that may affect people with obstructive sleep apnea. Hypnic headaches are more common among older people. While sleep apnea headaches begin after you wake up, hypnic headaches generally begin about four to six hours after falling asleep and often cause a person to wake up, which is why they have earned the nickname of alarm clock headaches. Like sleep apnea headaches, hypnic headaches usually go away on their own within 30 minutes to an hour, but they have additional symptoms like nausea, which is not the case with sleep apnea headaches. Migraines Sleep apnea headaches are different from migraines. Migraines tend to last much longer, between four hours to three days, while a sleep apnea headache usually goes away on its own within a few hours of waking up. You may feel a sleep apnea headache on both sides of your head, while a migraine is typically localized to one side. Also, migraines can occur any time of day or night, including during sleep, while sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Unlike sleep apnea headaches, migraines typically have other symptoms, such as nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Researchers do not know for sure what causes sleep apnea headaches. They may be related to low blood oxygen levels during sleep or the sleep disturbances caused by lapses in breathing. Some researchers have proposed that sleep apnea headaches might be associated with hypoxemia, which is when the oxygen levels in your blood fall below normal levels. The lapses in breathing that characterize sleep apnea can cause lower blood oxygen levels during sleep. This allows less oxygen to reach the brain and causes carbon dioxide to accumulate in the bloodstream, whereby blood vessels in the brain expand. As the pressure from that expansion builds up, it may develop into a sleep apnea headache and cause pain. However, subsequent research has found that people with OSA who experience sleep apnea headaches have similar oxygen levels and experience more or less the same number of lapses in breathing compared to people with OSA who do not have sleep apnea headaches. So, while hypoxemia may contribute to some morning headaches, there must be another cause for sleep apnea headaches. The breathing disruptions caused by OSA interrupt a person’s sleep, which can increase a person’s risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the long term. These sleep disruptions may also play a role in whether you wake up with a morning headache. For example, one study found that only certain OSA symptoms were associated with a higher chance of morning headaches. These included choking sensations during sleep, having a history of hypertension, and waking up unrefreshed from sleep. The researchers concluded that perhaps sleep apnea headaches are a symptom of poor sleep, which happens to be common in people with OSA. Morning headaches can be a symptom of undiagnosed sleep apnea. If you or your sleep partner notice any of the following symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, speak to your doctor: Loud snoring, gasping, or choking sounds during sleep Waking up due to gasping or choking Feeling that your sleep is unrefreshing Daytime symptoms like excessive sleepiness or lower energy It is also possible to experience morning headaches without OSA. Morning headaches and headaches in general are also associated with other health conditions, including: Anxiety Depression Hypertension Sleep problems Tightness in the head, neck, jaw, or shoulders Side effect of medication Sleep bruxism, or teeth grinding Stress Sleep Better Sign up for emails about living with sleep apnea, general sleep improvement, and our comprehensive Better Sleep Guidebook. If you are waking up with a headache every morning, set up an appointment with your doctor. They can ask you questions about your symptoms and carry out tests to determine whether your morning headaches are caused by obstructive sleep apnea or something else. Sleep apnea headaches tend to disappear once you are successfully treated for OSA. Common treatments for OSA include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, lifestyle changes, and surgery . CPAP Therapy With continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you wear a mask over your face or nose during sleep. The mask is connected to a machine that delivers air pressure directly into your airways, keeping them open and preventing pauses in breathing. CPAP therapy is considered the most effective treatment for managing symptoms of OSA and improving quality of life. When used as recommended, research shows CPAP therapy can reduce the number of lapses in breathing to less than five per hour . Oral Appliance Usually custom-fitted by a dentist, oral appliances are recommended for mild to moderate cases of OSA. These are typically designed to clear up your airways by moving your jaw forward and keeping your tongue in place. You wear them at night while you sleep. Lifestyle Changes Other factors may contribute to OSA, such as drinking alcohol or sleeping on your back, which can relax your throat muscles and cause the airway to narrow. Your doctor may recommend avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bedtime, and switching to sleeping on your side or stomach. Your doctor may also recommend an exercise and diet program. For overweight or obese people with OSA, losing weight can help relieve symptoms. Surgery Surgeries like a tonsillectomy or a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (which widens the airway by removing extra tissue) may be recommended in cases where other, less invasive treatments did not work. Whether your morning headache is caused by OSA or another condition, it is worth talking to your doctor so you can feel less pain and have an easier time starting your day. Still have questions? Ask our community! Join our Sleep Care Community — a trusted hub of sleep health professionals, product specialists, and people just like you. Whether you need expert sleep advice for your insomnia or you’re searching for the perfect mattress, we’ve got you covered. Get personalized guidance from the experts who know sleep best. Written By Lauren Fountain, Senior Product Editor Lauren is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with extensive experience researching and testing a wide variety of sleep products. Medically Reviewed by Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM, Sleep Medicine Physician MD Dr. Abhinav Singh, board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, is the Medical Director of the Indiana Sleep Center, which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 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[Learn About The Editorial Team](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us) \\| Medically Reviewed by Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM ![Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Dr.-Abhinav-Singh-SF-150x150.jpg) Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH, FAASM Sleep Medicine Physician Dr. Abhinav Singh, board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, is the Medical Director of the Indiana Sleep Center, which is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he developed and teaches a Sleep Medicine rotation. Dr. Singh’s research and clinical practice focuses on sleep disorders, including excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, chronic snoring, insomnia, and sleep education. [Read Full Bio](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/who-we-are#abhinav_singh,_md,_mph,_faasm) Want to read more about all our experts in the field? [Learn About The Editorial Team](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us) - [What Is a Sleep Apnea Headache?](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#what-is-a-sleep-apnea-headache--1) - [Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea Headaches](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#risk-factors-for-sleep-apnea-headaches-2) - [Other Types of Headaches Associated With Sleep Apnea](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#other-types-of-headaches-associated-with-obstructive-sleep-apnea-3) - [What Causes Sleep Apnea Headaches?](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#what-causes-sleep-apnea-headaches--4) - [Is Your Morning Headache Caused by Sleep Apnea?](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#is-your-morning-headache-caused-by-sleep-apnea--5) - [Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea Headaches](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#treatment-options-for-sleep-apnea-headaches-6) Around 5% of people [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80691) wake up with a morning headache. Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, from alcohol to stress. Researchers have also documented a link between morning headaches and [obstructive sleep apnea](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/obstructive-sleep-apnea), a sleep-related breathing disorder. Learn more about what may cause sleep apnea headaches and how to find relief. ## What Is a Sleep Apnea Headache? Sleep apnea headaches are a recurring headache that some people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience upon waking up, at least 15 days per month. They are characterized by a pressing, not pulsing, pain that is usually felt across both sides of the head, and can last up to four hours. Unlike some other types of headaches, sleep apnea headaches are not accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Estimates vary, but researchers believe up to 18% of people [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80772) with OSA have sleep apnea headaches. OSA is a sleep-related breathing disorder [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education, and research.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-133029) that causes multiple temporary pauses in breathing throughout the night. These pauses can occur due to either a partial (hypopnea) or complete (apnea) obstruction of the person’s airway. The severity of a person’s OSA is rated according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), which calculates how many respiratory events they experience per hour each night. To be diagnosed as a sleep apnea headache, a person must have a [diagnosis of OSA](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/obstructive-sleep-apnea) with an AHI of 5 or higher [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-83436). Otherwise, what they are experiencing is a morning headache, which has similar symptoms. People with OSA may be up to three times more likely to experience morning headaches. ## Sleep improvement starts with understanding Get clarity from home—test your sleep today. [Take the First Step](https://sleepdoctor.com/cart/41836382290016:1?storefront=falseu0026discount=SF-SSPZ40A7S9MWu0026cta_location=hst_global) 4\.8 55,000+ patients ![Product-Image](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Product-Image.png) ## Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea Headaches Risk factors for sleep apnea headaches include being female and having a history of headaches [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80295). Currently, researchers disagree on whether OSA severity is related to sleep apnea headaches. Some researchers have found that sleep apnea headaches are significantly more common among people with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea, while others have found that having more severe OSA only marginally increases your likelihood of sleep apnea headaches. The International Classification of Headache Disorders acknowledges that sleep apnea headaches may worsen or improve in tandem with OSA severity, but more than one study has found that the severity of OSA [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80916) does not affect your likelihood of experiencing sleep apnea headaches. ## Other Types of Headaches Associated With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches, and hypnic headaches [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80693). ### Cluster Headaches Cluster headaches are associated with sleep apnea symptoms [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80784), but cluster headaches are distinct from sleep apnea headaches. Cluster headaches tend to occur during sleep, whereas sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Also, unlike sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches often include additional symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, tearing up of the eyes, sweating on your forehead or face, and puffy or droopy eyes. Cluster headaches often occur in clusters. For example, you may experience a few headaches a day, always around the same time, for a period of a few months. Then, you may not have any until the following year. Cluster headaches last around an hour on average. ### Hypnic Headaches Hypnic headaches, which also occur at night, are another sleep-related headache that may affect people with obstructive sleep apnea. Hypnic headaches are more common among older people. While sleep apnea headaches begin after you wake up, hypnic headaches generally begin about four to six hours after falling asleep and often cause a person to wake up, which is why they have earned the nickname of alarm clock headaches. Like sleep apnea headaches, hypnic headaches usually go away on their own within 30 minutes to an hour, but they have additional symptoms like nausea, which is not the case with sleep apnea headaches. ### Migraines Sleep apnea headaches are different from migraines. Migraines tend to last much longer, between four hours to three days, while a sleep apnea headache usually goes away on its own within a few hours of waking up. You may feel a sleep apnea headache on both sides of your head, while a migraine is typically localized to one side. Also, migraines can occur any time of day or night, including during sleep, while sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Unlike sleep apnea headaches, migraines typically have other symptoms, such as nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. ## What Causes Sleep Apnea Headaches? Researchers do not know for sure what causes sleep apnea headaches. They may be related to low blood oxygen levels during sleep or the sleep disturbances caused by lapses in breathing. Some researchers have proposed that sleep apnea headaches might be associated with hypoxemia, which is when the oxygen levels in your blood fall below normal levels. The lapses in breathing that characterize sleep apnea can cause lower blood oxygen levels during sleep. This allows less oxygen to reach the brain and causes carbon dioxide to accumulate in the bloodstream, whereby blood vessels in the brain expand. As the pressure from that expansion builds up, it may develop into a sleep apnea headache and cause pain. However, subsequent research has found that people with OSA who experience sleep apnea headaches have similar oxygen levels and experience more or less the same number of lapses in breathing compared to people with OSA who do not have sleep apnea headaches. So, while hypoxemia may contribute to some morning headaches, there must be another cause for sleep apnea headaches. The breathing disruptions caused by OSA interrupt a person’s sleep, which can increase a person’s risk of [hypertension](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/how-sleep-apnea-affects-blood-pressure) and [cardiovascular disease](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-linked-heart-disease) in the long term. These sleep disruptions may also play a role in whether you wake up with a morning headache. For example, one study found that only certain OSA symptoms were associated with a higher chance of morning headaches. These included choking sensations during sleep, having a history of hypertension, and waking up unrefreshed from sleep. The researchers concluded that perhaps sleep apnea headaches are a symptom of poor sleep, which happens to be common in people with OSA. ## Is Your Morning Headache Caused by Sleep Apnea? Morning headaches can be a symptom of undiagnosed sleep apnea. If you or your sleep partner notice any of the following symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, speak to your doctor: - Loud snoring, gasping, or choking sounds during sleep - Waking up due to gasping or choking - Feeling that your sleep is unrefreshing - Daytime symptoms like excessive sleepiness or lower energy It is also possible to experience morning headaches without OSA. Morning headaches and headaches in general are also associated with other health conditions, including: - Anxiety - Depression - Hypertension - Sleep problems - Tightness in the head, neck, jaw, or shoulders - Side effect of medication - Sleep bruxism, or teeth grinding - Stress ## Sleep Better Sign up for emails about living with sleep apnea, general sleep improvement, and our comprehensive Better Sleep Guidebook. ![](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Email-Capture-Icon.svg) ## Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea Headaches If you are waking up with a headache every morning, set up an appointment with your doctor. They can ask you questions about your symptoms and carry out tests to determine whether your morning headaches are caused by obstructive sleep apnea or something else. Sleep apnea headaches tend to disappear once you are successfully treated for OSA. [Common treatments for OSA](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/treatment) include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, lifestyle changes, and surgery [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80950). ### CPAP Therapy With continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you wear a mask over your face or nose during sleep. The mask is connected to a machine that delivers air pressure directly into your airways, keeping them open and preventing pauses in breathing. CPAP therapy is considered the most effective treatment for managing symptoms of OSA and improving quality of life. When used as recommended, research shows CPAP therapy can reduce the number of lapses in breathing to less than five per hour [Trusted Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/about-us/editorial-policy) National Library of Medicine, Biotech InformationThe National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.[View Source](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#references-80413). ### Oral Appliance Usually custom-fitted by a dentist, oral appliances are recommended for mild to moderate cases of OSA. These are typically designed to clear up your airways by moving your jaw forward and keeping your tongue in place. You wear them at night while you sleep. ### Lifestyle Changes Other factors may contribute to OSA, such as drinking alcohol or sleeping on your back, which can relax your throat muscles and cause the airway to narrow. Your doctor may recommend avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bedtime, and switching to sleeping on your side or stomach. Your doctor may also recommend an exercise and diet program. For overweight or obese people with OSA, losing weight can help relieve symptoms. ### Surgery Surgeries like a tonsillectomy or a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (which widens the airway by removing extra tissue) may be recommended in cases where other, less invasive treatments did not work. Whether your morning headache is caused by OSA or another condition, it is worth talking to your doctor so you can feel less pain and have an easier time starting your day. ![](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/wp-content/themes/onecaremedia-child/assets/images/sf-question-bubble.svg) ### Still have questions? Ask our community\! Join our [Sleep Care Community](https://community.sleepfoundation.org/) — a trusted hub of sleep health professionals, product specialists, and people just like you. 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Readable Markdown	[Skip to content](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-headaches#post_content) Around 5% of people wake up with a morning headache. Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors, from alcohol to stress. Researchers have also documented a link between morning headaches and [obstructive sleep apnea](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/obstructive-sleep-apnea), a sleep-related breathing disorder. Learn more about what may cause sleep apnea headaches and how to find relief. Sleep apnea headaches are a recurring headache that some people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience upon waking up, at least 15 days per month. They are characterized by a pressing, not pulsing, pain that is usually felt across both sides of the head, and can last up to four hours. Unlike some other types of headaches, sleep apnea headaches are not accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Estimates vary, but researchers believe up to 18% of people with OSA have sleep apnea headaches. OSA is a sleep-related breathing disorder that causes multiple temporary pauses in breathing throughout the night. These pauses can occur due to either a partial (hypopnea) or complete (apnea) obstruction of the person’s airway. The severity of a person’s OSA is rated according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), which calculates how many respiratory events they experience per hour each night. To be diagnosed as a sleep apnea headache, a person must have a [diagnosis of OSA](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/obstructive-sleep-apnea) with an AHI of 5 or higher. Otherwise, what they are experiencing is a morning headache, which has similar symptoms. People with OSA may be up to three times more likely to experience morning headaches. Risk factors for sleep apnea headaches include being female and having a history of headaches. Currently, researchers disagree on whether OSA severity is related to sleep apnea headaches. Some researchers have found that sleep apnea headaches are significantly more common among people with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea, while others have found that having more severe OSA only marginally increases your likelihood of sleep apnea headaches. The International Classification of Headache Disorders acknowledges that sleep apnea headaches may worsen or improve in tandem with OSA severity, but more than one study has found that the severity of OSA does not affect your likelihood of experiencing sleep apnea headaches. Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches, and hypnic headaches. ### Cluster Headaches Cluster headaches are associated with sleep apnea symptoms, but cluster headaches are distinct from sleep apnea headaches. Cluster headaches tend to occur during sleep, whereas sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Also, unlike sleep apnea headaches, cluster headaches often include additional symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, tearing up of the eyes, sweating on your forehead or face, and puffy or droopy eyes. Cluster headaches often occur in clusters. For example, you may experience a few headaches a day, always around the same time, for a period of a few months. Then, you may not have any until the following year. Cluster headaches last around an hour on average. ### Hypnic Headaches Hypnic headaches, which also occur at night, are another sleep-related headache that may affect people with obstructive sleep apnea. Hypnic headaches are more common among older people. While sleep apnea headaches begin after you wake up, hypnic headaches generally begin about four to six hours after falling asleep and often cause a person to wake up, which is why they have earned the nickname of alarm clock headaches. Like sleep apnea headaches, hypnic headaches usually go away on their own within 30 minutes to an hour, but they have additional symptoms like nausea, which is not the case with sleep apnea headaches. ### Migraines Sleep apnea headaches are different from migraines. Migraines tend to last much longer, between four hours to three days, while a sleep apnea headache usually goes away on its own within a few hours of waking up. You may feel a sleep apnea headache on both sides of your head, while a migraine is typically localized to one side. Also, migraines can occur any time of day or night, including during sleep, while sleep apnea headaches occur upon waking up. Unlike sleep apnea headaches, migraines typically have other symptoms, such as nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Researchers do not know for sure what causes sleep apnea headaches. They may be related to low blood oxygen levels during sleep or the sleep disturbances caused by lapses in breathing. Some researchers have proposed that sleep apnea headaches might be associated with hypoxemia, which is when the oxygen levels in your blood fall below normal levels. The lapses in breathing that characterize sleep apnea can cause lower blood oxygen levels during sleep. This allows less oxygen to reach the brain and causes carbon dioxide to accumulate in the bloodstream, whereby blood vessels in the brain expand. As the pressure from that expansion builds up, it may develop into a sleep apnea headache and cause pain. However, subsequent research has found that people with OSA who experience sleep apnea headaches have similar oxygen levels and experience more or less the same number of lapses in breathing compared to people with OSA who do not have sleep apnea headaches. So, while hypoxemia may contribute to some morning headaches, there must be another cause for sleep apnea headaches. The breathing disruptions caused by OSA interrupt a person’s sleep, which can increase a person’s risk of [hypertension](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/how-sleep-apnea-affects-blood-pressure) and [cardiovascular disease](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea-linked-heart-disease) in the long term. These sleep disruptions may also play a role in whether you wake up with a morning headache. For example, one study found that only certain OSA symptoms were associated with a higher chance of morning headaches. These included choking sensations during sleep, having a history of hypertension, and waking up unrefreshed from sleep. The researchers concluded that perhaps sleep apnea headaches are a symptom of poor sleep, which happens to be common in people with OSA. Morning headaches can be a symptom of undiagnosed sleep apnea. If you or your sleep partner notice any of the following symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, speak to your doctor: - Loud snoring, gasping, or choking sounds during sleep - Waking up due to gasping or choking - Feeling that your sleep is unrefreshing - Daytime symptoms like excessive sleepiness or lower energy It is also possible to experience morning headaches without OSA. Morning headaches and headaches in general are also associated with other health conditions, including: - Anxiety - Depression - Hypertension - Sleep problems - Tightness in the head, neck, jaw, or shoulders - Side effect of medication - Sleep bruxism, or teeth grinding - Stress ## Sleep Better Sign up for emails about living with sleep apnea, general sleep improvement, and our comprehensive Better Sleep Guidebook. ![](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Email-Capture-Icon.svg) If you are waking up with a headache every morning, set up an appointment with your doctor. They can ask you questions about your symptoms and carry out tests to determine whether your morning headaches are caused by obstructive sleep apnea or something else. Sleep apnea headaches tend to disappear once you are successfully treated for OSA. [Common treatments for OSA](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/treatment) include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, lifestyle changes, and surgery. ### CPAP Therapy With continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you wear a mask over your face or nose during sleep. The mask is connected to a machine that delivers air pressure directly into your airways, keeping them open and preventing pauses in breathing. CPAP therapy is considered the most effective treatment for managing symptoms of OSA and improving quality of life. When used as recommended, research shows CPAP therapy can reduce the number of lapses in breathing to less than five per hour. ### Oral Appliance Usually custom-fitted by a dentist, oral appliances are recommended for mild to moderate cases of OSA. These are typically designed to clear up your airways by moving your jaw forward and keeping your tongue in place. You wear them at night while you sleep. ### Lifestyle Changes Other factors may contribute to OSA, such as drinking alcohol or sleeping on your back, which can relax your throat muscles and cause the airway to narrow. Your doctor may recommend avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bedtime, and switching to sleeping on your side or stomach. Your doctor may also recommend an exercise and diet program. For overweight or obese people with OSA, losing weight can help relieve symptoms. ### Surgery Surgeries like a tonsillectomy or a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (which widens the airway by removing extra tissue) may be recommended in cases where other, less invasive treatments did not work. Whether your morning headache is caused by OSA or another condition, it is worth talking to your doctor so you can feel less pain and have an easier time starting your day. ![](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/wp-content/themes/onecaremedia-child/assets/images/sf-question-bubble.svg) ### Still have questions? Ask our community\! Join our [Sleep Care Community](https://community.sleepfoundation.org/) — a trusted hub of sleep health professionals, product specialists, and people just like you. Whether you need expert sleep advice for your insomnia or you’re searching for the perfect mattress, we’ve got you covered. 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