Snoring Versus Sleep Apnea
Snoring vs. Sleep Apnea?
How bad is snoring in our overall health? Is there any treatment for snoring?
Snoring can develop into sleep apnea, a serious condition in which breathing stops periodically during sleep. Basically, the loud snoring that is interrupted by episodes choking or gasping may be obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) episodes last a few seconds and occur frequently, reducing the oxygen levels in Blood and force the heart and lungs. Untreated OSA puts a person at increased risk for hypertension, diabetes, heart attack and stroke. Regarding to treatment, not over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are proven to work. Your best bet is a medical evaluation and, if you snore occasionally and do not have apnea, trying to lose weight, avoid alcohol and sedatives before bedtime, and sleep on your side instead of your back. Nasal steroid sprays may relieve chronic nasal congestion caused by allergies. If you have apnea, lifestyle changes can help, but you probably need to care physicians. The most common treatment is continuous positive airway pressure airway pressure (CPAP), administered through a nasal mask that keeps the airways open, blowing a stream of pressurized air into your throat. Some people may benefit from surgery. The type depends on where the blockages occur. An effective method to stop both snoring and sleep apnea is mild to moderate in the Pillar procedure, in which several small woven inserts are placed into the soft palate to support and strengthen it, reducing vibration of the tissues.
Sleep Apnea and snoring Health Issues
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