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Sleep Apnea is a disorder of breathing during
sleep. Typically it is accompanied by loud snoring. Apnea during sleep consist
of brief periods throughout the night in which breathing stops. People with
sleep apnea do not get enough oxygen during sleep. There are 2 major
types. Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea . . .
Snoring is the vibration of respiratory
structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during
breathing while sleeping. In some cases the sound may be soft, but in other
cases, it can be rather loud and quite unpleasant. Generally speaking, the
structures involved are the uvula and soft palate. The irregular airflow is
caused by a blockage.
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I'm sure just about everyone is
somewhat familiar with snoring. You probably know at least one person who
snores. It could be your bed partner, your parents, grandparents, even Uncle Ned
or Aunt Sophie who may snore at various sound levels. Some laugh and make jokes
about it, but it can be a symptom of a serious disorder called obstructive sleep
apnea. And if it is obstructive sleep apnea, then it is no laughing matter, and
that individual needs to get evaluated by a sleep specialist.
Snoring is a noise produced when an
individual breathes (usually produced when breathing in) during sleep which in
turn causes vibration of the soft palate and uvula (that thing that hangs down
in the back of the throat). The word "apnea" means the absence of
breathing.
All snorers have an partial
obstruction of the upper airway. Many habitual snorers have complete episodes of
upper airway obstruction where the airway is completely blocked for a period of
time, usually 10 seconds or longer. This silence is usually followed by snorts
and gasps as the individual fights to take a breath. When an individual snores
so loudly that it disturbs others, obstructive sleep apnea is almost certain to
be present.
There is snoring that is an
indicator of obstructive sleep apnea and there is also primary
snoring.
Primary Snoring, also known as
simple snoring, snoring without sleep apnea, noisy breathing during sleep,
benign snoring, rhythmical snoring and continuous snoring is characterized by
loud upper airway breathing sounds in sleep without episodes of apnea (cessation
of breath).
How Does Primary Snoring Differ
from Snoring with OSA?
-You wake up feeling refreshed
-No evidence of insomnia
-You do not experience excessive
sleepiness during the day
A polysomnogram (sleep study)
that shows:
-Snoring and other sounds often
occurring for long episodes during the sleep period
-No associated abrupt arousals,
arterial oxygen desaturation (lowered amount of oxygen in the blood)
or
cardiac disturbances
-Normal sleep patterns
-Normal respiratory patterns during
sleep
-No signs of other sleep disorders
What can be done about Primary
Snoring?
First of all, it is absolutely
necessary to rule out obstructive sleep apnea or other sleep disorders. Be wary
of any doctor who says it is not necessary. Behavioral and lifestyle changes may
be suggested. Losing weight, sleeping on your side, refraining from alcohol and
sedatives are often recommended.
There are mouth/oral devices (that
help keep the airway open) on the market that may help to reduce snoring in
three different ways.
Some devices:
-bring the jaw forward or
-elevate the soft palate or
-retain the tongue (from falling
back in the airway and thus decreasing snoring).
The SnoreSling was developed with
all of these normal snoring causes in mind. Our clients experience an
immeadiate difference in their snoring within the first night of use.
Click here to learn more about The Original SnoreSling
There is also surgery. There is
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP),
that involves removing excess tissue from the throat.
The newest surgery, approved by the
FDA in July 1997 for treating snoring is called somnoplasty and uses radio
frequency waves to remove excess tissue.
Actual Client
Testimonial
Dear Scott,
I want to thank you for the
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slight that sleep is now a reality. I can't tell you how may years we have
spent on sleepless nights! You seriously have no idea how much it has
helped! My entire household thanks you... and feel free to use those
words in the testimonial.
Sincerly,
Megan S
Newbury Park,
CA
Actual Client
Testimonial
My husbands snoring was out of
control! It got to the point that it affected my sleeping and I knew I had
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only am I able to sleep but I use one too for my TMJ! I had to email you
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Cindy W
