Snoring and Sleep Apnea
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What is Snoring and Sleep Apnea?
Snoring is a raspy or loud sound produced by air passing through relaxed tissues in the throat, causing the tissues to vibrate while you breathe. Snoring is something that almost everyone does from time to time, but for some people, it may become a persistent problem. It might also be a sign of a significant health problem. Furthermore, snoring might be a bother to your partner.
Besides, excess snoring can even cause sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder that is potentially fatal in which breathing stops and starts repetitively. In such cases, snoring and sleep apnea treatment is necessary. You must ensure that you consult a qualified ENT doctor who can guide you through the right line of sleep apnea treatment. Some of the common types of sleep apnea are:
Sleep Apnea Symptoms:
The symptoms of central and obstructive sleep apnea may sometimes overlap, making it tough to understand which type you have. Some of the common symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas include:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Snoring happens when airflow through the nose and throat is partially blocked, causing tissues to vibrate during sleep.
Snoring is just noisy breathing, while sleep apnea involves actual pauses in breathing during sleep, which is more serious.
Symptoms include loud snoring, gasping during sleep, daytime tiredness, morning headaches, and difficulty concentrating.
It is diagnosed with a sleep study. Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and CPAP machines to surgery, depending on the cause and severity.
Not always, but frequent loud snoring with pauses in breathing should be evaluated for sleep apnea.