Snoring is a common condition that can affect anyone, men
and women, socially and medically.
Socially, snoring is disruptive to family life and causes other family
member sleepless nights. A recent study
by the Department of Health advertisements promoting martial health reports
that snoring is a potential source of tension between spouses. Medically, snoring can be a warning sign of a
serious medical condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
What is Snoring?
Snoring occurs when something blocks air from flowing freely
through the nose and mouth. When you
breathe, the walls of the throat vibrate and cause the snoring sound.
What are some of the causes that can
lead to snoring?
· swollen
tonsils and adenoids that block the airways
· being
overweight, the fatty tissue in the neck puts pressure on the airways
· growths
in the nasal passages (nasal polys)
· nasal
congestion, stuffy nose from a cold or allergies
· alcohol
consumption before bedtime reduces the resting tone of the muscles in the back
of the throat (reports WebMD)
** Snoring is
definitely a concern because it is linked to a serious medical condition called
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
For more information on sleep apnea, contact Dr. Anna Lee and her team today.
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