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SYMPTOMS
SNORING
Snoring is a common sleep condition, seen more often in males, older adults, and those who are overweight. Snoring is noisy breathing that happens when you sleep, which occurs when air passes the relaxed tissues in your throat, and they vibrate against one another.
Many variables contribute to whether or not a person snores. The throat muscles tend to become more relaxed as you age, causing snoring to become more common. These sounds can also happen due to anomalies in your nose and throat like a deviated nasal septum or enlarged tonsils. Environmental factors may also cause snoring, such as an inflamed nasal passage during allergy seasons, or sleeping on your back.
One of the most common ways people become aware of snoring is when it becomes a nuisance to their partner. The harsh sound may keep your partner awake or interrupt their sleep. Snoring can cause you to wake up frequently during the night, resulting in irritability, daytime fatigue, and even morning headaches. In addition, snoring can also be a sign of a serious health condition called Sleep Apnea. This condition involves an obstruction of normal breathing patterns during sleep, causing the person to awaken frequently throughout the night in order to breathe properly.
TREATMENT
If snoring has caused stress in your relationship or is affecting your functioning during the day, it is highly recommended that you get a Sleep Study done to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment.