What Your Snoring Really Means

Do you want to stop snoring in Indian Trail, NC?

Should You Be Worried About Snoring?

It can be perfectly normal to snore occasionally. Light snoring can be brought on by sleeping on your back, drinking alcohol before bed, taking sleeping pills, or a variety of other behavior changes. Heavy snoring, however, may be a cause for concern. Snoring is a key symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that robs your body of much-needed rest. Dr. Henry Ernst can treat OSA and help you to stop snoring in Indian Trails, NC, preventing the following risks:

Severe Daytime Fatigue

Lack of Concentration

Chronic Headaches

Personality Changes or Mood Swings

Increased Risk of Diabetes or Stroke

Increased Risk for Heart Attack

How Does Snoring Relate to Sleep Apnea?

OSA relaxes the muscles in the back of the throat, also relaxing the soft tissue. This narrows the airway, which can close completely, stopping you from breathing and forcing you to struggle for air. Snoring occurs as a result of the vibration of the collapsed tissue, tongue, tonsils, or uvula when you attempt to breathe. Factors that may be making it harder for you to stop snoring include:

Excessive soft tissue around the throat
Longer than average palate

Nasal obstructions
Lack of muscle tone in the throat

Sleep Apnea Also Affects Children

While most patients seeking a stop snoring cure are adults, children can also suffer from sleep apnea, often because of tonsils or adenoids blocking the air passages. If your child is snoring, it may be the result of OSA. Other symptoms in young children can include bedwetting, night sweats, and waking up fearful or anxious. Feel free to set up an evaluation for your child; our office is kid-friendly!

If you want to stop snoring in Indian Trail, NC, schedule a no-risk consultation with Dr. Ernst for sleep apnea. Dr. Ernst will evaluate your medial history and contributing factors, perform rhinometer and pharyngometer testing, and provide you with a detailed sleep apnea questionnaire to discover whether snoring may be placing you at risk for more serious medical concerns in the future.

REFERENCE
OSA in children: http://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/sleep-apnea.htm

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