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Symptoms & Signs Index |
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Definition: A loud, hoarse, or harsh breathing sounds that happen during asleep. |
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Medical terms related to
snoring : Snoring |
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Common
causes of snoring: o Aging o Sleeping pills, antihistamines, or alcohol at bedtime o Adenoids and Tonsils (by blocking the airway) o Common Cold o Obesity ( due to excessive neck tissue that puts pressure on the airway) o Sinus Infection o Sleeping position (sleeping flat on your back) o Nasal polyps o Nasal septal deviation o Viral infection with nasal congestion o Sleep Related Breathing Disorders o Hay Fever (An acute allergic reaction to pollen, usually seasonal also called pollinosis) o Sleep apnea: Brief periods of recurrent cessation of breathing during sleep that is caused especially by obstruction of the airway or a disturbance in the brain's respiratory center and is associated especially with excessive daytime sleepiness.
Other Causes of
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Call your
doctor if snoring is
accompanied by: o Excessive daytime drowsiness, morning headaches o Change in your level of attention, concentration, or memory o Apea (episodes of no breathing) |
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Prevention and
self-care: o Avoid sleeping flat on your back, sleep on your side if possible o Control your Weight if you are overweight o Avoid Alcohol o Use Nasal Dilator strips (e.g., Breathe-rite strips) o Use dental appliances to prevent tongue from falling back o Surgery consultation (e.g., correction of a deviated septum) o Use CPAP mask: A device you wear on the nose while sleeping to decrease snoring and sleep apnea. |
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