Snoring
What is Snoring?
During sleep, the throat muscles relax, the tongue falls backward, and the throat becomes narrow and "floppy." As an individual breathes, the walls of the throat begin to vibrate. These vibrations lead to the characteristic sound of snoring. Males were more likely than females to report snoring at least a few nights a week (42% vs. 31%). Not all patients whom snore have sleep apnea. The treatment for patients who snore is slightly different than patients whom their snoring is associated with sleep apnea. Snoring is a major social problem for the individual sharing the bed with the snore. Over time just simple snoring may turn into Obstructive sleep apnea if not controlled or treated. Snoring could be the initial sign of future Obstructive Sleep Apnea.