What Causes Snoring?
Snoring can occur in two main types: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Breathing stops due to closure of the upper airway during sleep. Symptoms include feeling of suffocation, frequent awakenings and daytime fatigue.Central Sleep Apnoea: It is the cessation of both respiratory effort and airflow. This type of apnoea is more rare and is usually caused by neurological disorders.
Snoring Treatment Methods
There are many options in snoring treatment:
- Weight Control: Weight loss can reduce the symptoms of sleep apnoea.
- Avoiding Alcohol and Sedatives: These substances can increase snoring by relaxing the throat muscles.
- Intraoral Devices: Helps to keep the upper airway open.
- Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): It is an effective method to reduce snoring during sleep.
- Surgical Intervention: Applicable when necessary.
Snoring and Its Effects on Health
Snoring can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases. Especially in patients with hypertension, positive airway pressure therapy helps to lower blood pressure both day and night.
How to Prevent Snoring?
Some strategies can be followed to reduce the risk of snoring:
- Sleep Position: Sleeping on your side may cause less snoring than sleeping on your back.
- Weight Control: Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the build-up in the throat tissue.
- Relieving Nasal Congestion: Allergies or colds must be treated
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