Snoring Loudly? Stop It with Right Treatment
Snoring is viewed as a societal concern because it disrupts bed partners and members of the same family. About 15% of snorers have obstructive sleep apnea, which is an actual medical condition and need snoring treatment. If you or a loved one snore, talk to your ear nose throat specialist about getting tested for sleep apnea. There's no easy way to tell the two apart.
Snoring is caused by what?
Soft palate or back of tongue vibrations are the primary source of snoring, as air moves from the nose to the throat while you sleep. It's possible to keep these structures in place even when sleeping on our backs, thanks to the muscle tone that keeps them in place. But as we enter deep sleep, this muscle tone diminishes and we may find ourselves struggling to draw air through a constricted airway as our palate and tongue gradually collapse. Snoring and sleep apnea can be caused by obesity, but it can also occur in persons who are slender. Snoring can be exacerbated by medications, alcohol, or nasal congestion caused by respiratory diseases.
Sleep Apnea Symptoms: How to Identify Them
When snoring becomes more than just a nuisance that keeps one's partner awake, it can escalate into a medical emergency for some people. Here are the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder that can cause snoring. An ear nose throat specialist should be seen if you experience any of these symptoms.
There is no evident cause for how exhausted you feel after a good night's rest
Irregular breathing at night
Lethargic feeling during the daytime
First, an ENT doctor will evaluate your airways to see whether there are any physical obstructions. Snoring and sleep apnea can be alleviated for some people by taking prescription drugs. Sleep apnea masks or surgery may help some people.
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**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of the patient-doctor relationship.