Snoring is a result of relaxation and vibration of one or multiple anatomic structures in the throat or upper airway as you progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep. Snoring is quite common, affecting at least 25 percent of young and middle aged adult men and 12 percent of woman. These rates become much higher above the age of 60.
The most recent literature indicates that snoring may be more than just a noisy nuisance. Snoring itself may cause significant disruptions in your sleep causing you to become sleep deprived. It may also be a factor in the development of high blood pressure, heart disease, vascular disease, lung disease, and strokes. Snoring is often an important indicator that you may have obstructive sleep apnea.
Factoid:
Did you know that over 26 million people go untreated for obstructive sleep apnea?
Causes of Snoring:
Treatments:
We offer multiple treatments including Nose Surgery, Sinus Surgery and more. Please call for a consultation.
The most recent literature indicates that snoring may be more than just a noisy nuisance. Snoring itself may cause significant disruptions in your sleep causing you to become sleep deprived. It may also be a factor in the development of high blood pressure, heart disease, vascular disease, lung disease, and strokes. Snoring is often an important indicator that you may have obstructive sleep apnea.
Factoid:
Did you know that over 26 million people go untreated for obstructive sleep apnea?
Causes of Snoring:
- Obesity
- Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
- The common cold and sinusitis
- Long or thickened uvula and soft palate
- Recessed lower jaw and other facial skeletal abnormalities
- Pregnancy
- Nasal congestion and other intranasal conditions
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Allergies
- Alcohol consumption
- Medications such as tranquilizers and other medications that can affect your central nervous system
Treatments:
We offer multiple treatments including Nose Surgery, Sinus Surgery and more. Please call for a consultation.