What does sleep apnea sound like? Sleep apnea often sounds like a pause in breathing followed by a gasping, snorting, or choking sound. Breathing pauses usually last for 10 seconds or more and may ...

Snoring does not always mean a person has sleep apnea, but it is a common feature ... causing the snoring sound. Snoring may occur due to the anatomy of a person’s mouth, throat, and sinuses.