What Causes Snoring and Apnea

By: Gene Clark
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:20:38
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Snoring is one of those problems obvious to everyone but the person with the problem. However, loud snoring is not a joke. - It can be deadly. For more than 10 million Americans, snoring is a warning sign. When loud snoring is interrupted by frequent episodes of totally obstructed breathing, it is known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Snoring is one of the most common health problems today and is one of the most reliable symptoms of apnea.

To determine what causes the problem of snoring, you should first be aware of what it is and what the effects are. Approximately 20% of the populations are now habitual snorers and more men than women suffer from the problem. It can be exacerbated by excess body weight and /or excessive alcohol consumption prior to sleeping. Another common problem that can put one at risk for snoring is smoking, which is an irritant to the upper airway. Despite considerable research devoted to snoring over many years, no progress has been made to a successful treatment for the problem.. Everyone finds the problem grows worse with age. The problem caused by the poor quality sleep, is a faster pulse and a lower level of oxygen in the blood during snoring.

Continually broken nights can leave you tired, irritable and resentful and may also affect your partner's health. Because of this, it is important to see your health professional if you routinely snore. The flow of air can be blocked because of excess tissue in the nose, mouth and throat, the position you sleep in or because of a health condition. Snoring calls for Treatment.

Children can also be at risk of serious health problems if they experience regular snoring. There are a number of reasons why children snore but the most common health problem in children that causes snoring is enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Consult your health professional for the most up-to-date information.

Sleep and Snoring Study. Classically, those with sleep apnea snore quite loudly for a bit, then are silent, then snort briefly, move about, and resume snoring. The most commonly performed test to determine sleep apnea and snoring is the all-night polysomnogram - or sleep study. They will record different physiologic measures during sleep. Aspects monitored include brain waves and stages of sleep, oxygen, respiratory effort, snoring, heart rate and rhythm, and muscular activity. To date, sleep researchers have identified approximately 80 different sleep disorders. Now theres a simple, minimally invasive option for treating mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and disruptive snoring. The impact of sleep apnea and snoring on sleep and health in the individual and for the public should not be ignored.

Let’s sum this up. Snoring is a common condition, snoring is almost always caused by some kind of blockage in the breathing passage, and snoring is the major symptom of sleep apnea. Snoring is a cry for help from a person strangling for air. A doctor can find out if you only have simple snoring, or if you’re snoring is a sign of OSA. Snoring is No Laughing Matter.

Gene Clark has studied sleep problems for years. For more news on snoring try visiting Apnea Sleep Symtom.com where you find resources and information on snoring relief, snoring devices, and the causes of snoring.

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