Snoring is often seen as simply a social problem, something annoys your partner and nothing else. If you’ve been reading this blog, then by now, I hope you realise that isn’t the whole story.
Snoring, it’s worth remembering, is often a symptom of something else. Snoring is a sign that you are having a problem with moving air in and out of your respiratory passages, which can mean that your oxygen supply is being compromised. getting a good supply of oxygen is an essential part of the body’s self-maintenance. This is the central associated risk with Sleep Apnea- the closure of the breathing passages can lead to lower oxygen levels in the blood, which then causes knock-on problems- the heart has to work harder to get oxygen to the cells, which leads to high blood pressure, and strain on the heart. I’m sure you don’t need to be told about what a bad thing that is for your health.
There are options, of course. A friend of mine recently told me that he’s woken up having had a good night’s sleep for the first time in years, thanks to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device, which is basically a mask which keeps up a certain level of air pressure in the breathing passages, and ensuring a decent regular air supply. It can be a bit uncomfortable, but the benefit is obvious and striking.
This solution can work wonders, but it’s also a good idea to lose weight, and if you are a smoker, to stop smoking. Think of it as a treatment for the causes of snoring, not the symptoms.
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