Is your snoring a sign of sleep apnea or something else?
/Snoring happens as a result of tissues in the back of the throat relaxing enough allowing them to partially block the airway causing vibration which creates the snoring sound.
Read MoreSnoring happens as a result of tissues in the back of the throat relaxing enough allowing them to partially block the airway causing vibration which creates the snoring sound.
Read MoreIf you’ve been told you snore, don’t necessarily assume you have sleep apnea. Even though up to 12 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - according to the National Institutes of Health - around 45 million suffer from snoring, known as primary snorers, unrelated to the condition.
Read MoreIf you have or suspect you have sleep apnea, you must let you doctor and anesthesiologist know beforehand so the proper measures can be taken to avoid complications during surgery.
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Here are the facts everyone should be aware of concerning sleep apnea to recognize if it is affecting them.
Read MoreSleep apnea is a common disorder in which air movement through the upper airway.
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