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Snoring And Sleep Apnoea
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Sleep apnoea is the repeated temporary interruption of breathing during sleep and one symptom of this condition is snoring. In fact the
snoring caused by this condition is usually very loud and has been described as raucous!
In sleep apnoea breathing stops for 10 seconds or more at least five times every hour which can lead to there being low oxygen levels in
the body which in turn leads to many more serious health conditions.
Sleep apnoea more commonly occurs in those who are overweight or who drink alcohol or smoke. Interestingly, it has also been found
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There are two types of sleep apnoea. The most common one is called obstructive sleep apnoea and occurs owing to a blockage in the
airway. The second type of sleep apnoea called central sleep apnoea is a very rare condition caused by a problem in the nerves that
control the breathing mechanism.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is thought to mainly affect men between the ages of 40 and 60 and it is said to occur when the nasal
passages and the upper airways become obstructed during sleep. Usually this obstruction is caused by the soft tissue of the throat (the
pharynx) simply relaxing during sleep. This obstruction prevents breathing until the levels of oxygen in the blood fall to such a low level
that the sufferer wakens and responds by taking a deep breath accompanied by snorting, rasping and other noises associated with
snoring.
Carrying excess weight around the area of the neck makes the condition much worse as can having a large tongue or small mouth
(comparative to each other).
In children the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnoea is enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
In central sleep apnoea the nerves that usually automatically regulate breathing do not work properly and this leads to impaired
breathing. Central sleep apnoea often follows a brain injury or stroke.
The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea often develop slowly over time and are usually first noticed by a partner because of the very
loud snoring. Other tell-tale signs are:
waking up tired
daytime sleepiness
poor memory
impaired concentration
headaches, particularly in the morning
impotence in men
frequent need for night time urination.
If sleep apnoea is left untreated it can lead to problems with irregular heartbeat or arrhythmias; pulmonary hypertension (high blood
pressure in the blood vessels serving the lungs) and also an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension).
Severe sleep apnoea can eventually become life threatening.
Whilst people may be reluctant to seek medical help for snoring it is important to recognise that it is often a symptom of what could be
a more serious underlying health condition such as sleep apnoea. Snoring can be a symptom of a health condition that is life
threatening, as well as being something that can destroy relationships. Have it checked out and see if the quality of your sleep cannot
be improved.
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