Snoring is a sound phenomenon that occurs when soft pharyngeal structures are beating against each other against the background of a flow of air through the narrowed respiratory tract.

Causes of Snoring Anatomical. disorders that lead to narrowing of the airways:.

curvature of the nasal septum congenital narrowness of the nasal passages and / or pharynx polyps in the nose elongated palatal tongue small, posterior lower jaw biased (with malocclusion) enlarged tonsils obesity Functional factors and diseases that reduce muscle tone of the pharynx:.

sleep (fatigue) sleep deprivation and fatigue alcohol intake hypnotic drugs smoking Decrease in thyroid function menopause in women aging Basic symptoms of snoring Snoring, like sound, is more of a social problem for others than for the person. However, snoring can be a harbinger and one of the main symptoms of a serious illness is the illness of stopping breathing in a dream or, in medical terms, the syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea.

Treatment of snoring In order to effectively combat snoring, first of all, you need to undergo a medical examination in order to accurately establish the root cause of this phenomenon. And only then to start active operations.

A universal way that would help all people get rid of snoring has not yet been invented.

Thus, specific treatment approaches should be determined by a qualified specialist depending on the causes and severity of the condition.

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