Snoring is the hoarse or harsh sound that occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. Snoring is a common problem faced by almost everyone at one or another time in their lives. In some cases, it is acute & unbearable.
Snoring is caused by the rattling and vibration of tissues near the airway in the back of the throat. During sleep, the muscles loosen, narrowing the airway, and as we inhale and exhale, the moving air causes the tissue to flutter and make a noise like a flag in a breeze.
Obesity
Alcohol consumption
Use of sedative medications
Chronic nasal congestion
Large tonsils, tongue, or soft palate
Though people of any age, including children, can snore, it is more common in older people. Men snore more often than women.
Many instances of snoring are benign, but it’s important to talk with a doctor if there are signs of potential sleep apnea:
Snoring that occurs three or more times per week
Snoring with gasping, choking, or snorting sounds
Morning headaches and congestion
Very loud or bothersome snoring
If you have noticed any of these signs, it’s important to address the issue with a doctor who can determine if additional testing or treatment is necessary.
Samhitha ENT Care Centre helps you lead a snore-free life with the coblation technique and the surgery is conducted with a plasma knife. It is almost bloodless and less painful. Within 6 weeks of surgery, most patients experience a reduction in the severity of snoring.
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