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Whether you call it by its slang name, "sawing logs," or its medical name, "stertor," snoring is common. You snore when something blocks the flow of air through your mouth and nose. The sound is caused by tissues at the top of your airway that strike each other and vibrate. Many adults snore, especially men. Snoring increases with age and is usually harmless.
However, snoring can also be a sign of a serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea. This means you stop breathing for periods of more than 10 seconds at a time while you sleep. Sleep apnea is serious, but there are treatments that can help. Children can also have sleep apnea. If your child snores frequently, have your health care provider check for sleep apnea.
Here are some tips for reducing snoring:
'''Snoring''' is the act of breathing through the open mouth in such a way as to cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound which may vary from a soft noise to a loud unpleasant sound. This most commonly occurs during sleep. The cause of snoring is some kind of blockage in the breathing passage. Those blockages can be of many kinds—here are just a few: *Tongue falling into the throat *Allergy *Throat weakness causing the throat to close during sleep *Mispositioned jaw, often caused by tension in muscles *Fat gathering in, and around, the throat The list of what can cause snoring is almost endless, but it is always some kind of blockage in the breathing passage. When the airflow in the breathing passage becomes irregular (because of the blockage) then the soft palate starts flapping. This flapping of the soft palate is what makes the snoring sound. About sixty percent of men, and thirty percent of women suffer from snoring. This is probably one of the most common dysfunctions known. Most of the time snoring is considered not dangerous, but if serious it can become a life threatening sickness called sleep apnea. Even if snoring may not be detrimental to the snorer, it can cause the snorer's bedmate to lose sleep. Being sleepy all day long can also be life threatening for the person and those around them. Also, studies have shown that there is a psychological component in snoring which causes discomfort in any listener, depending on the volume, tone, frequency, and other auditorially measurable qualities of the snore. Studies have shown that there is a direct inverse relationship between snoring and frequency of sexual activity between married partners, meaning that there is generally less sexual activity if one of the partners is a heavy snorer. Snoring is usually an involuntary act during sleep, but may also be produced voluntarily. According to Dr. William C Dement, ... [ Read More ]
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Therapeutic Aromas - Non-topical oils to treat migraines, stop snoring, lose weight and other conditions using fragrance.
Aromatherapy Clinic - Sells oil blends including anti snoring, immune boosters, eczema, energizing, relaxing, and sinuses clearing.
Delano Health Products, Ltd. - Remedy to reduce snoring and related sleep disorders.
US Dental Corporation - Provides cleaning and adjustment products for removable devices such as dentures, partials, retainers, mouth guards, snore guards, and occlusial splits.
Marpac Corporation - Sound conditioners that may mask out irritating sounds like snoring companions and noisy neighbours.
Snore M.D. - Natural herbal remedy
Breathe with Eez - Product relieves breathing problems and snoring naturally without medications.
Therapy Control Products Inc. - Offers a range of products to aid breathing and prevent snoring.
Singing for Snorers - Programme of singing exercises designed to tone the throat and reduce snoring.