Snoring is something that cannot be stopped at will, neither is it something that can be 'cured'. It can however, be successfully controlled. Snoring is caused by a physical abnormality that needs to be identified before a control can be found. This is not as difficult as it seems and the good news is there is a control for everybody. Finding the cause is the key to finding a solution.Most snorers tend to take the 'hit and miss' route to finding a solution, with the inevitable disappointing result. They are often lured into buying products that claim to have exceedingly high success rates. Sadly, for many snorers, they become so despondent that they give up on their quest to stop. How many times have you heard 'I have tried everything, but nothing works'?
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is defined as the interruption of breathing during sleep. It is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that is far more common than generally understood. It owes its name to the Greek word apnea, meaning “want of breath.” There are two types of sleep apnea: central and obstructive. Central sleep apnea, which is less common, occurs when the brain fails to send the appropriate signals to the breathing muscles to initiate respirations. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is far more common and occurs when air cannot flow into or out of the person’s nose or mouth, although efforts to breathe continue. As a result, people with sleep apnea do not spend the proper proportion of sleep time in its deepest phases, leaving them to awaken unrefreshed and tired despite hours in bed.
What is the difference between Snoring and Sleep Apnea?
Both snoring and sleep apnea fall into the category of sleep-disordered breathing. Simple snoring represents a mild disorder where breathing becomes very loud but the upper airway is only partially obstructed during sleep.
Snoring is a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea. However, unlike mild snoring, OSA is a serious medical disorder that occurs because the airway is totally obstructed during sleep and the patient stops breathing completely for 10 seconds or more. In one night, a sleep apnea patient may experience 20 to 30 or more "apneic events" (or involuntary breathing pauses). If your partner hears loud snoring punctuated by silences and then a snort or choking sound as you resume breathing, this pattern could signal sleep apnea.
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