Disturbed by Snoring?
Snoring while sleeping can disturb the comfort of yourself and others. Snoring can also have health impacts, such as:
- Sleep apnea: Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes sufferers to stop breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea can increase the 1. risk of sudden cardiac arrest which can cause death.
- Cardiovascular disease: Snoring can increase the risk of stroke, especially if accompanied by a history of hypertension and high cholesterol.
- Acid reflux disease: Snoring can increase the risk of acid reflux disease (GERD).
- Hypoxemia: Long-term snoring can cause a decrease in oxygen levels in the blood.
- Prolonged fatigue: Prolonged snoring can cause prolonged fatigue.
- Decreased quality of life: Long-term snoring can lead to decreased quality of life.
Some tips to overcome the habit of snoring include:
- Change sleeping position
- Get enough sleep
- Avoid alcoholic drinks and sleeping pills
- Drink lots of water
- Wash your nose with salt water
- Maintain ideal body weight
- Stop smoking and stay away from cigarette smoke