Snoring Treatment in Daytona Beach
Have you or your partner recently noticed that you snore quite loudly during the night? Or maybe it seems like every time you drift off, you wake up gasping for air? Snoring might seem harmless, but when it happens chronically, it can be a sign of something more serious: sleep apnea. That isn’t always the case, but it’s unwise to leave things unaddressed. Contact Serene Sleep Solutions in Daytona Beach, FL to schedule an appointment and get your snoring under control.
Snoring is usually the result of soft tissues in the upper airway vibrating — parts of the throat, nose, and mouth. Most people assume snoring is merely an annoyance, but it’s often an early indicator of obstructive sleep apnea.
If you’re the one snoring, you may not even realize it’s happening. But this issue doesn’t just affect you — it can affect your sleeping partner too, causing them to miss out on sleep as well. That kind of sleep deprivation can be disheartening, and it can make it difficult to feel your best or stay productive throughout the day.
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Most people assume that if they snore, they also have sleep apnea. In reality, while snoring is one of the most common symptoms of the condition, it’s only one of several — see our page on whether snoring means you have sleep apnea for a closer look. That said, you shouldn’t shrug it off and assume your snoring is harmless. Avoiding a specialist can allow sleep apnea to develop unchecked over time, which can threaten your overall health.
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There are numerous risk factors that make a person more prone to snoring, and it isn’t limited to just one type of person. Weight and certain lifestyle factors can make it more likely, though it ultimately comes down to how a person’s mouth, throat, and airway function. Learn more about who is more likely to snore and what you can do about it.
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Is Snoring Normal?
Snoring is a common reflex for many people, including babies and small children. While almost everyone snores at some point, loud, jarring snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea. This serious health condition can disrupt breathing during sleep, causing a person to wake up suddenly and out of breath — in severe cases, more than a hundred times in a single night. If you snore and find yourself gasping for air while trying to sleep, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
What Are the Symptoms of Snoring?
Different people snore differently, and the sound may include slight vibrations, grumbling, snorting, rumbling, or whistling. Those who snore may also experience tossing and turning during sleep, waking with a sore or dry throat, fatigue, headaches, irritability, or trouble focusing.
What Causes Snoring?
Snoring is usually caused by part of the mouth obstructing the airway during sleep, often from air vibrating past the soft palate, tonsils, adenoids, or tongue. Risk factors include age, alcohol and sedative use, anatomy (large adenoids, tonsils, tongue, or a deviated septum), family history, allergies or congestion, weight, being male, and pregnancy.
What Health Issues Can Sleep Apnea Cause?
Obstructive sleep apnea can disrupt healthy breathing patterns and cause a person to wake up many times in a single night, which can stress the nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems. Potential consequences include low blood oxygen (hypoxia), trouble focusing, fatigue, irritability, depression, greater risk of heart attack or stroke, increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and drowsiness while driving or operating machinery. See our page on the dangers of sleep apnea for more detail.
Does Snoring Always Mean Sleep Apnea?
While many people with sleep apnea snore loudly, snoring alone doesn’t necessarily mean you have the condition. The only way to know for sure is to be diagnosed by a qualified sleep doctor. Learn more about how sleep apnea is diagnosed, and we’ll be happy to refer you to an appropriate specialist and determine an appropriate treatment once we understand the nature of the problem.
Can Treating My Snoring Also Improve My Sleep Apnea Symptoms?
In many cases, yes. Treatments like oral appliance therapy that address snoring by keeping the airway open can also reduce or eliminate the underlying sleep apnea symptoms driving the snoring in the first place.
How do I get my snoring evaluated?
Call (386) 253-0115 or request an appointment online to schedule a consultation with our team at Serene Sleep Solutions.
