Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Obstructive sleep apneaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewObstructive sleep apnea most often affects middle-aged and older adults, and overweight people. SymptomsSymptoms include snoring and daytime sleepiness. TreatmentsWeight loss and continuous positive airway pressure can help. Other treatments include medications, such as decongestants, an oral device, and surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use