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Snoring is a common condition happens to many people. Occasional snoring doesn’t cause people any trouble. Frequent snoring, however, can be a very serious problem associated with health risks, poor sleep, and annoying roommates.
What causes snoring?
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Snoring simply caused by vibration of the throat, specifically, the area where nasal passage and uvula meets. The throat is the path that air goes in. Consider if the throat becomes blocked or narrowing, inhalation cannot go fluently, because the airflow will be constantly interrupted while it passes the throat. In Medicine, this condition is called Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A similar scenario would be the traffic jam. In this case, several reasons can cause the airway be blocked such as a long and soft uvula (The hanging thing at end of your mouth), weak tone muscle and inflammation.
Harmful effects of snoring
While snoring may seem like a problem with the throat part, it can be at risk for serious health problems such as Long interruptions of breathing, Strain on the heart, Low oxygen levels in the blood and so on.
We know that oxygen is basically one of the most important things that we rely on living. Keeping normal oxygen level can benefit from cellular respiration and elimination of pathogens. On the other hand, if low oxygen level, which can be likely caused by snoring, it will cause cell in anaerobic (poor oxygenation level) conditions. The anaerobic condition can result in shink of the blood vessel in the lungs and further cause pulmonary hypertension. Another result is that anaerobic condition yeast harmful bacterias, molds, and fungus such that chronic diseases even cancers will be potentially caused.
The anaerobic condition can even cause heart strokes. Statistics show that a number of studies have demonstrated an association between OSA and high blood pressure. When the oxygen level is low, in response, the body generates adrenaline, a stress hormone, such that the adrenaline level rises up and cause high blood pressure. And the direct risk of high blood pressure is commonly known as heart strokes.
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How to stop snoring?
Here are few suggestions for you to get rid of snoring.
- Lose weight. It helps the fatty tissue in the throat can be smaller in order to widen the airway.
- Stop smoking. Smoking cause inflammation at the throat. It is one of the most common reason that people snore.
- Stay hydrated. Drink charged water and teas can greatly help with ease inflammation.
In conclusion, snoring is harmful as low oxygen level of the body. Getting more exercise, living a healthier life can definitely avoid snoring! Hope this article can help you If you found this article helpful please leave a comment.
-Linjian Li
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