Obstructive sleep apnea treatment is necessary even though it attacks only about 6% of the entire population. However, those who have to deal with it are often laden with the effects of never getting a good night's sleep. Long term problems can cause serious physical and mental issues as the sleep deprivation continues. Victims can become highly irritable, have difficulty concentrating, experience headaches and fatigue, and doze of suddenly, especially while behind the wheel.