Loud, persistent snoring is not only annoying to bed partners, it could be a sign of sleep disordered breathing such as obstructive sleep apnea. Seek care from a snoring clinic to discover the cause and find treatment for your condition.
A overnight sleep study (polysomnography) can determine if you have OSA and help with treatment. Your provider may suggest a variety of non-surgical treatments, including lifestyle changes, oral appliances or CPAP.
Medications
Snoring can be caused by a variety of factors. If it is accompanied by daytime sleepiness, high blood pressure, heart disease, a sedentary lifestyle, or accidents in the home or on the job, snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
OSA can cause pauses in breathing and reduce the amount of oxygen in the blood. It also increases the workload of the heart and lungs, increasing the risk of stroke, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, and poor work performance.
Patients who snore without significant OSA can often improve their symptoms with lifestyle changes, including weight loss and the use of nasal sprays or strips to open the airway. For patients with anatomical abnormalities of the upper airway, conservative (positional therapy, myofascial therapy, mandibular protrusion splint) and surgical (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty [UPPP], radiofrequency, genioglossus and hyoid advancement) treatment options should be considered. CPAP is the most effective non-surgical option for treating both snoring and OSA in patients who tolerate it.
Lifestyle Changes
Snoring is not only irritating to your partner, but it may also indicate a serious health condition like obstructive sleep apnea. People who snore heavily and consistently throughout the night, gasp for air in their sleep or have other symptoms like daytime sleepiness, irritability or headaches should schedule an appointment with a doctor to see what could be causing their problems.
Sometimes a few changes to your lifestyle can greatly improve your snoring or prevent it altogether. Being overweight can cause the muscles in your neck to relax and close off your airway leading to snoring, so losing weight can make a huge difference. Avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bed can help, as can using nasal strips or external nasal dilators to open up the nasal airways.
Regularly cleaning your room, dusting ceiling fans and replacing pillows can reduce allergens that can trigger snoring. Using a vaporizer with a water and salt solution to rinse the nose can also reduce inflammation in the nose and throat.
Sleep Study
Snoring is a rattling or grumbling sound people make during sleep. Loud snoring, especially in combination with apneic episodes (stopping or gasping for air) is a serious symptom of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea.부산이비인후과
During a sleep study, which may be done in a hospital or clinic, electrodes are attached to your face and scalp to measure brain activity and muscle movement, and a sensor tracks breathing. A video camera is also positioned in the room to record your movements and sounds.
While snoring may seem benign at first, chronic snoring can lead to a host of medical conditions, including high blood pressure and heart problems. Fortunately, snoring can be treated with a variety of effective techniques. The experts at Biltmore ENT can help you stop snoring and restore a better night’s sleep for you and your family. Schedule an appointment today to find out how!부산코골이
Surgery
Snoring is a result of the tissues in the mouth, throat and nose vibrating as air passes over them during sleep. It can happen for many reasons including: Being overweight (which can press on the throat), drinking alcohol or taking sedatives close to bedtime, smoking, having allergies, a cold, or congestion.
It can also indicate a more serious condition called obstructive sleep apnea. People with obstructive sleep apnea have periods of reduced or stopped breathing several times during each hour of sleep. They may show signs of daytime sleepiness and/or behavior problems such as inattention or hyperactivity due to poor sleep quality.
Treatment for snoring usually involves lifestyle changes. These include losing weight, refraining from using sedatives or alcohol before sleeping, not smoking, and changing sleep habits to improve posture and position in bed. Medications can reduce snoring, but they don’t work for everyone. If medications do not alleviate the problem, a doctor can prescribe devices that reduce or eliminate snoring.