According to a recent, http://www.webmd.com/ article…
Snoring happens when air flow through the mouth and nose is partly blocked , causing the soft palate to vibrate. Most commonly it is caused from the base of the tongue and can be reduced if you change your position from lying on your back to your side.
How many people snore?
25% of adults snore most of the time.
20 million Americans have sleep apnea.
What is sleep apnea?
This is a serious disorder that interrupts a person’s breathing during sleep.
What doctor should you see?
An ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) that specializes in sleep disorders.
What are treatment options?
Somnoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency to shrink tissue in palate, uvula and tongue and thus help sleep without obstruction. Also, a CPAP machine delivers forced air through the nose to the throat and help open blacked airways, ease breathing and reduce snoring.
Sleep apnea if left untreated can increase risk of heart attack and stroke. Snoring runs in families.
If this article put you to sleep, let me know…
another great blog that has some info
http://www.2ndwindexercise.com/blog/199.htm
http://www.buzzhit.com/buzzblog.html
http://www.health.loversenses.com/sleep-disorder/insomnia-in-senior-citizens
Friday, October 06, 2006
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This is a serious medical problem and many people just ignore it. I was told by a doctor it can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and many other ailments. If soemone has apnea, they need to see their Doctor and probably have a sleep study. It's very important for the overall health of the body to address it.
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