David Licauco says he is suffering from sleep apnea, considering getting surgery

David Licauco has revealed that he is suffering from sleep apnea, a disorder where breathing suddenly stops while a person is asleep.

In an exclusive interview with GMA Entertainment, the "Maria Clara at Ibarra" star opened up on his struggles with the condition.

"It's scary talaga 'yung sleep apnea. It's been my insecurity since it started when I was 16 years old so it's been 11 years," said the Pambansang Ginoo.

"'Yung sleep apnea, basically, my breathing stops. It's about thirty seconds straight about 24 times in an hour when I'm sleeping obviously," he added.

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David, who plays Fidel in the hit historical portal fantasy series, said having sleep apnea makes him irritable due to the disruptions to his sleep.

"The next day, bad mood ka. Nasa'n ako? Nasa showbiz industry ako and easy to judge, 'di ba?" "So sa lahat ng nasungitan ko, alam n'yo na siguro kung bakit."

"Actually sa gabi lang umaayos 'yung mood ko e. Siguro kailangan mo rin talaga mag-warm up e," he added. "Kumbaga 'yung brain ko matagal siyang nagwa-warm up as compared to others."

David is considering getting a surgery to treat his sleep apnea.

"Pupunta kami ng mom ko sa doctor to have a check up again. I'll probably get an operation soon 'cause hirap na hirap na 'ko," he said.

According to Mayo Clinic, surgical options for sleep apnea include removal or shrinkage of tissue in the throat, nerve stimulation, and jaw repositioning, among others.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News