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Waking Up to Snoring Solutions

W A KIN G U P IO Snoring Solutions 5 Reasons Snoring MAY BE DISRUPTING YOUR SLEEP YOUR 1 ANATOMY A low, thick soft palate narrows your airways Being overweight compresses your airway An elongated uvula-the triangle hanging at the top of your throat-may vibrate ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Drinking relaxes your throat muscles The relaxed muscles can obstruct your airway NASAL ISSUES Chronic congestion can impact your breathing A deviated nasal septum can also cause obstructions 4. SLEEP DEPRIVATION When you're tired, your throat becomes more relaxed when you sleep As your throat relaxes, your airway narrows 5 SLEEP POSITION Sleeping on your back lets gravity press on your throat As a result, your airway can become obstructed, especially if you have other anatomical issues THERE'S ANOTHER REASON FOR SNORING: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) OSA occurs when your airway becomes completely blocked This prevents you from breathing, which causes you to wake up and gasp This cycle can repeat hundreds of times per night-and you may not even know! Left untreated, OSA can cause: Туре 2 diabetes Heart disease Weight gain Increased risk of accidents THESE TWO TREATMENTS WORK LIKE A DREAM FOR Sholels & SA SuffereIS Ters 0000 CPAP THERAPY CPAP = Continuous Positive Airway Pressure The CPAP device has a mask that transmits a stream of air The air keeps the throat open so you breathe freely ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY A customized dental device, similar to a night guard gently pushes the lower jaw forward This position keeps the throat open to reduce snoring and breathing problems PROVIDED BY: Sleep DY NA MICS SLEEPDYNAMICSBLOG.COM SOURCES: Sleepdynamics.com/our-services/ Mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/snoring/basics/causes/con-20031874 Medicinenet.com/snoring/article.htm NNN

Waking Up to Snoring Solutions

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There are a couple of ways that your anatomy could be causing your snoring problem! Find out what might be causing yours by checking out this snoring and sleep apnea infographic.

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