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You probably know at least one person who snores. No matter your spouse, friend, relative or parents, snoring is probably present in your life, but you dismiss it as a trivial problem. People make fun of it and may treat it as insignificant, but snoring could be diagnosed as a major health problem. The human tissue in our trachea and lungs loosen as we age, therefore snoring occurs more frequently and with a greater magnitude (louder) with time. When the problem goes out of control, snorers may sound like loud motorbikes or chainsaws (literally!). So, the sooner you stop snoring, the better!
This condition is usually called sleep apnea. Excessive snoring not only creates emotional distress for spouse and family members, but may also indicate major health problems such as high blood pressure, depression, and others. Common causes of excessive snoring include alcohol or medications, but other unlikely factors such as oversized pillows may also be the cause. Obesity, sleeping on your back and lack of muscle tone are also cited. There are some less common reasons such as abnormalities in the nose. Snoring in children is also present, with enlarged tonsils being one of the leading causes.
Putting on weight may be one of the causes of snoring. Due to increased pressure and less room for air to move in your airways, snoring sound may be produced at night when the muscles are relaxed. A good way to reduce this is to eat healthily and maintain a good active lifestyle. There are many cures for snoring. Simple ones include home techniques or over-the counter medication. For more severe snoring problems, a professional surgery may be required to rid the problem. If you are someone who snores excessively and constantly gets complaints from friends and loved ones, look at your lifestyle very carefully first. Try considering taking up basic habits such as exercising and eating well.
If snoring persists, see an expert at a hospital for advice. Make surgery only your last option. Most snoring problems can be cured not with medication, but correctly tuning your lifestyle to healthily.
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Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig
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Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig
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Transient insomnia can develop due to depression or stress from our daily lives. Learn more about transient insomnia from our medical expert in this free video.
Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig
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Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to serious complications if it’s not addressed properly. Learn more about obstructive sleep apnea from our medical expert in this free video.
Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig
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Waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air can be a good sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep apnea and why it occurs from our medical expert in this free video.
Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig
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Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, is a trivial condition, which makes it difficult to assess and treat. Learn more about restless leg syndrome and treatment methods from our medical expert in this free video.
Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig
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Insomnia is literally translated in Greek as a lack of sleep. This sleep disorder effects people all throughout the world. Learn more about insomnia from our medical expert in this free video.
Expert: Taylor Smith
Bio: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant.
Filmmaker: Doug Craig
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