Introduction
Snoring is created by a narrowing of your air passages, either from bad sleep posture or abnormalities of the soft tissues in your throat. Snoring can be mild, meaning that it stops when you wake up and turn over, or severe, when you suffer continuously, regardless of sleep position. It is Known to produce sleep deprivation to both the snorer and those who hear him/her, as well as effects such as daytime drowsiness, irritability, lack of focus, diminished libido.
Snoring is a condition that grows with age and is usually harmless. It is more common in persons who are overweight. Statistics are often contradictory, but at least thirthy percent of adults and potentially as many as 50% of persons in some demographics snore.
Apnea
The word "apnea" means lack of breathing. Besides the 'noise', more complex problems such as sleep apnea can be consistent with the symptom of snoring. Should your child snore often, have your MD test for sleep apnea. While snoring is produced by narrow airways, sleep apnea is an actual breathing obstruction, which requires the sleeper to awake up to begin breathing again. Those with this condition wakes up numerous times a night to regain breathing, but normally remembers nothing at all about the awakenings.
Snoring is a normal symptom of sleep apnea, but by itself does not involve the cessation of breathing. About 1/2 of individuals who snore loudly have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Not all persons with these problems are overweight. But weight gain will cause existing snoring or apnea to become even worse. Avoid alcohol, muscle relaxants, and certain medicines. These substances are known to increase these sleep problems.
Treatment
Almost all therapies revolves around clearing the blockage in the breathing airways. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a relatively new surgical treatment. This therapy applies radiofrequency energy and heat (from 77C to 85C) to the soft tissue at the back of the throat, such as the soft palate and uvula, creating scarring of the tissue beneath the skin. The technique takes less than an hour, is routinely carry out on an outpatient basis, and routinely requires several treatment sessions.
Visit your health care professional or dentist to discuss the medical options available and to decide which might help you. The treatment you need is dependent on whether you have a routine snoring problem or sleep apnea. If you do have sleep apnea, then your therapy will also depend on the severity of your problem. Close monitoring of your treatment is require.
Conclusion
Snoring is a vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting noise, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. It can be decreased by changing position on the bed. Sleeping on the side is a potential solution. To avoid rolling back place a pillow or a "ball" on the back; raising the head is also an option, useful both while lying on the back or for supporting the head while lying on the side. It is a problem that can affect both the physical and social intimacies of a relationship and can also be a sign of sleep apnea, which can be life-threatening. It not only effects you, but also everyone close to you.
By understanding the causes and cures, you can improve your health, your relationships, and, of course, your sleep. Habitual snoring has been found in about twenty four percent of adult women and 40 percent of adult men. Most people don't realize that just by changing variables in your environment (like the temperature inside your room), you could put up a good fight against your problem. Smoking has a tendency to cause nasal congestion, therefore giving rise to the condition. The best way to prevent it is to stop smoking. Alcohol can also be held responsible for the problem. Reduce your alcohol intake consumption and that might take care of your snoring problem too.
Snoring is created by a narrowing of your air passages, either from bad sleep posture or abnormalities of the soft tissues in your throat. Snoring can be mild, meaning that it stops when you wake up and turn over, or severe, when you suffer continuously, regardless of sleep position. It is Known to produce sleep deprivation to both the snorer and those who hear him/her, as well as effects such as daytime drowsiness, irritability, lack of focus, diminished libido.
Snoring is a condition that grows with age and is usually harmless. It is more common in persons who are overweight. Statistics are often contradictory, but at least thirthy percent of adults and potentially as many as 50% of persons in some demographics snore.
Apnea
The word "apnea" means lack of breathing. Besides the 'noise', more complex problems such as sleep apnea can be consistent with the symptom of snoring. Should your child snore often, have your MD test for sleep apnea. While snoring is produced by narrow airways, sleep apnea is an actual breathing obstruction, which requires the sleeper to awake up to begin breathing again. Those with this condition wakes up numerous times a night to regain breathing, but normally remembers nothing at all about the awakenings.
Snoring is a normal symptom of sleep apnea, but by itself does not involve the cessation of breathing. About 1/2 of individuals who snore loudly have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Not all persons with these problems are overweight. But weight gain will cause existing snoring or apnea to become even worse. Avoid alcohol, muscle relaxants, and certain medicines. These substances are known to increase these sleep problems.
Treatment
Almost all therapies revolves around clearing the blockage in the breathing airways. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a relatively new surgical treatment. This therapy applies radiofrequency energy and heat (from 77C to 85C) to the soft tissue at the back of the throat, such as the soft palate and uvula, creating scarring of the tissue beneath the skin. The technique takes less than an hour, is routinely carry out on an outpatient basis, and routinely requires several treatment sessions.
Visit your health care professional or dentist to discuss the medical options available and to decide which might help you. The treatment you need is dependent on whether you have a routine snoring problem or sleep apnea. If you do have sleep apnea, then your therapy will also depend on the severity of your problem. Close monitoring of your treatment is require.
Conclusion
Snoring is a vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting noise, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. It can be decreased by changing position on the bed. Sleeping on the side is a potential solution. To avoid rolling back place a pillow or a "ball" on the back; raising the head is also an option, useful both while lying on the back or for supporting the head while lying on the side. It is a problem that can affect both the physical and social intimacies of a relationship and can also be a sign of sleep apnea, which can be life-threatening. It not only effects you, but also everyone close to you.
By understanding the causes and cures, you can improve your health, your relationships, and, of course, your sleep. Habitual snoring has been found in about twenty four percent of adult women and 40 percent of adult men. Most people don't realize that just by changing variables in your environment (like the temperature inside your room), you could put up a good fight against your problem. Smoking has a tendency to cause nasal congestion, therefore giving rise to the condition. The best way to prevent it is to stop smoking. Alcohol can also be held responsible for the problem. Reduce your alcohol intake consumption and that might take care of your snoring problem too.
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