We seem to think that snoring is normal phenomenon in our society. However, there are serious problems associated with this very irritating noise. Medically, the biggest danger is the association of snoring with sleep apnea, a disease which has been connected with major cardiovascular diseases.
There are serious social consequences of snoring that should not be ignored. A lot of broken homes have snoring as the root of the problem. Weight reduction or a change in sleeping positions can help reduce the problem of snoring, but if these options fail, you need to seek medical attention.
Snoring can be a genetic predisposition. Narrow throat passages, hypertrophied or enlarged tonsils, short necks and enlarged mandibles or jaws are often the reasons why an individual snores.
Congenital deformities,advancing age and inflammation of the airways are all possible causes of snoring.
Are you always sleepy, even falling asleep during the day? Irritable, Have trouble concentrating, Feeling depressed or anxious? It may be time to consult your physician.
Snoring per se, is not really an alarming situation – except for your sleeping partner. In some cases snoring does not cause any problems at all. This may just be a soft snore which can be easily ignored. First aid measures such as losing weight or sleeping on your back can alleviated some of the snoring,
Almost 90% of people suffering from sleep apnea are unaware that they have it. Patients who suffer from sleep apnea usually awaken at night feeling the impending doom. In addition, there may be several episodes of choking or gasping for air during the night, but these people may have recollection of any such episodes.
While sleeping, respiration become an involuntary act. The muscle tone decreases, especially the throat muscles and the muscles between the ribs, with the exception of the diaphragm, which constantly maintains its tone.
A distinctive snort is a notable process the occurs during sleep apnea. Almost 95% of people with sleep apnea experience this pattern while asleep. In this process, there is a distinctive snorting, then startling, and awakening pattern while sleeping.
People suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are often oblivious to their condition. It is often the partner that can not stand it. Personal and social relationships are often affected by this condition. Persons who suffer from OSA are usually irritable, anxious, and have difficulty in performing daily task.
Are you having trouble concentrating, feeling tired halfway through the day, finding other people irritating? You may have a serious problem.
