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Loud Snoring
Loud Snoring
Practically everyone who is in a relationship with someone is familiar with snoring and its effects. The majority of people know at least
one person who snores. It might be the person you share your bed with, you parents or your distant family.
Many people tend to poke fun at the snorer but fail to realise that it might be a symptom of the very serious disorder, known as
obstructive sleep apnoea. It is very important that the snorer if his problem is very bad is evaluated by a sleep specialist to determine
the severity of their condition and recommend treatments and lifestyle changes.
Snoring is a noise that is produced when a person is breathing during their sleep. It is usually produced when the person breathes in
and causes a vibration in the soft palate and uvula, which is the skin that hangs down in the back of the throat. The term ‘Apnoea’
means the absence of breathing and if it continues long enough can result in death.
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Practically everyone who is in a relationship with someone is familiar with snoring and its effects. The majority of people know at least
one person who snores. It might be the person you share your bed with, you parents or your distant family.
Many people tend to poke fun at the snorer but fail to realise that it might be a symptom of the very serious disorder, known as
obstructive sleep apnoea. It is very important that the snorer if his problem is very bad is evaluated by a sleep specialist to determine
the severity of their condition and recommend treatments and lifestyle changes.
Snoring is a noise that is produced when a person is breathing during their sleep. It is usually produced when the person breathes in
and causes a vibration in the soft palate and uvula, which is the skin that hangs down in the back of the throat. The term ‘Apnoea’
means the absence of breathing and if it continues long enough can result in death.
All those people who snore have an incomplete obstruction in their upper airway. Habitual snorers experience episodes of complete
Snoring In ChildrenSnoring in Children When we think of snoring, many of us automatically associate the issue with ..... upper airway obstruction where the airway is completely blocked for periods of time, often ten seconds and longer. This usually involves
a silence which is followed by snorts and gasps as the snorer is fighting to regain their breath. When a snorer is snoring so loud that the
noise is disrupting others, obstructive sleep apnoea is almost certainly present and should be treated.
There are two main types of snoring. The type mentioned above which is an indication of obstructive sleep apnoea and another which is
known as ‘primary snoring.’
Primary snoring is a term to describe simple snoring which does not involve sleep apnoea, noisy breathing during sleep, rhythmical
snoring, benign snoring and continuous snoring that often involves loud upper airway breathing.
Primary snoring differs from obstructive sleep apnoea type snoring by:
* No evidence of insomnia or excessive sleepiness due to the snoring
* Complaints regarding snoring by family members or others.
* Dryness in the mouth when awakening
It is essential that a doctor or sleep specialist rules out obstructive sleep apnoea and other disorders before attempting to treat primary
snoring. Your own behaviour and lifestyle may have to be considered and changes may have to take place. Perhaps you may need to
lose some weight or sleep on your side. You may also have to refrain from consuming alcohol and sedatives.
There are oral devices available that can help to keep the airway open. They can reduce snoring by bringing the jaw forwards, elevating
the soft palate or stop the tongue from falling back into the airway. All these methods will or should result in decreased snoring.
Surgery is also an option. This is known as Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or Laser assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) which
involves the removal of excess tissue from the throat area. A new surgery known as somnoplasty is now available and uses radio
frequency waves to remove any excess tissue. have an incomplete obstruction in their upper airway. Habitual snorers experience episodes of complete
upper airway obstruction where the airway is completely blocked for periods of time, often ten seconds and longer. This usually involves
a silence which is followed by snorts and gasps as the snorer is fighting to regain their breath. When a snorer is snoring so loud that the
noise is disrupting others, obstructive sleep apnoea is almost certainly present and should be treated.
There are two main types of snoring. The type mentioned above which is an indication of obstructive sleep apnoea and another which is
known as ‘primary snoring.’
Primary snoring is a term to describe simple snoring which does not involve sleep apnoea, noisy breathing during sleep, rhythmical
snoring, benign snoring and continuous snoring that often involves loud upper airway breathing.
Primary snoring differs from obstructive sleep apnoea type snoring by:
* No evidence of insomnia or excessive sleepiness due to the snoring
* Complaints regarding snoring by family members or others.
* Dryness in the mouth when awakening
It is essential that a doctor or sleep specialist rules out obstructive sleep apnoea and other disorders before attempting to treat primary
snoring. Your own behaviour and lifestyle may have to be considered and changes may have to take place. Perhaps you may need to
lose some weight or sleep on your side. You may also have to refrain from consuming alcohol and sedatives.
There are oral devices available that can help to keep the airway open. They can reduce snoring by bringing the jaw forwards, elevating
the soft palate or stop the tongue from falling back into the airway. All these methods will or should result in decreased snoring.
Surgery is also an option. This is known as Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or Laser assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) which
involves the removal of excess tissue from the throat area. A new surgery known as somnoplasty is now available and uses radio
frequency waves to remove any excess tissue.
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