Education: Sleep Apnea & Snoring

Education: Sleep Apnea & Snoring

The first step to stopping your snoring is to better understand why it starts. Not many peple realize that snoring is a complex, multi-factorial problem that can often involve more than one anatomical factor. For most people, snoring is caused by vibration of the soft palate. For others, their snoring is worsened by obstruction in the nasal passage. An enlarged uvula, tonsils and base of the tongue can also contribute to the problem.

At Sereno, our approach is always collaborative and consultative. We work together with you to arrive at the root problem or problems behind your snoring and then suggest the best treatment option accordingly.

You Are Not Alone

The National Sleep Foundation estimates 90 million Americans have a snoring problem. In fact, 45% of normal adults snore at least occasionally and one in four are habitual snorers. By the age of 60, 60% of men and 40% of women snore habitually¹. When you consider the numbers, there’s certainly no reason to be embarrassed by such a common, physical problem—especially one that can be treated by safe, minimally invasive and highly effective techniques.

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Snoring Poses Long-Term Health Risks

Snoring and mild sleep apnea can have more than a negative effect on your relationships; these conditions can have a negative effect on the health of you and your bedmate.

On average, people who share a bed with a snorer lose about an hour of sleep per night and 23%² of couples find themselves sleeping in separate rooms on a regular or even daily basis. Lack of sleep often leads to daytime drowsiness, decreased libido, depression and decreased productivity, and also increases your risk of high blood pressure, weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart attacks and stroke³. Learning about what causes your snoring is the first step to regaining control over your health and happiness.