Obstructive sleep apnoea costs the US and UK economies more than £137bn ($185bn) a year, according to research.
People with the serious health condition repeatedly stop breathing temporarily while asleep; they tend to snore very loudly and can wake up gasping for breath.
Sufferers will also often experience excessive daytime fatigue.
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