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Snoring is the noise produced during sleep by vibrations of the soft tissues at the back of your nose and throat. The noise is created by turbulent flow of air through narrowed air passages.
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Snoring
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rough, vibratory sounds made in breathing during sleep or coma. The noisy breathing is the result of an open mouth and a relaxation of the palate; it is frequently induced by lying on one's back.
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Snoring
Dr Rob Hicks
Most people deny they snore. Even if they do admit to it, they'll probably say: "It doesn't bother me and it's not doing me any harm". But the effects of snoring can be more serious than they may seem.
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Snoring is loud, hoarse, or harsh breathing sounds that happen while you are asleep.
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Throat Anatomy ...
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Snoring: Sonorous or Serious?
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SNORING
SYMPTOMS"Wheezing, sighing noises made through the mouth while a person is sleeping. It drives everyone else to distraction, except the one making the noise.
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bad snoring
recurrent infections or abscesses in the throat
recurrent ear infections
hearing loss
chronic sinusitis, or infection in the sinuses
constant mouth breathing
frequent colds
cough
bad breath ...
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Loud snoring
Periods of not breathing (apnea)
Awakening not rested in the morning
Abnormal daytime sleepiness, including falling asleep at inappropriate times
Morning headaches
Recent weight gain
Limited attention
Memory loss
Poor judgment ...
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- Loud snoring at night
- Periodic cessation of breathing while sleeping (sleep apnea)
- Raspy cough after waking in the morning ...
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Nightly snoring, often with intermittent pauses, snorts or gasps
Disturbed sleep
Irritability
Attention problems
Chronic fatigue ...
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British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association
References
Buscemi N, Vandermeer B, Hooton N, Pandya R, Tjosvold L, Hartling L et al.
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The tumor may also spread to the nose, mouth, and pharynx, causing snoring, epistaxis, obstruction of the eustachian tubes, or hearing loss; it may also invade the base of the skull, ...
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Your doctor will examine you and ask you and possibly your sleeping partner questions about your lifestyle, snoring, sleep behavior, and how tired you feel during the day.
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The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include loud snoring and/or abnormal pattern of snoring with pauses and gasps. Other symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness, memory changes, depression, and irritability.
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Repose surgical system System for minimally invasive treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Procedure stabilizes the base of the tongue, preventing it from collapsing and obstructing the airway.
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Obstructive sleep apnea refers to partial obstruction of the airway during sleep, causing irregular breathing and somet imes snoring.
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Other symptoms of this condition include snoring, mouth breathing, frequent ear and sinus infections, sore throat, choking, and daytime drowsiness.
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This is also a common cause of snoring.
lung cancer or throat cancer, which can partially or fully block the airways
nervous system problems or damage, which may affect the ability to breathe.
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