Snoring, is it just a sleeping habit? Symptoms and treatments you need to know properly

Everyone sleeping together is tired just from hearing the 'snoring' sound every night.
You feel tired even when you wake up in the morning.
This may not be solely due to snoring.

 

Actually, this symptom is not just a simple sound.
It may mean that a warning light has turned on for your health.
Now, I will properly clarify the misconceptions and truths about snoring.

 

Symptoms? It's not just a 'snoring sound'.

 

The core of snoring symptoms is 'airway obstruction during sleep'.
The airway (throat) narrows, causing unstable airflow.
As a result, the uvula and soft palate tremble, causing sound to be produced.

But I hope it ends just with the sound,
If the airway becomes completely blocked, sleep apnea occurs.
Breathing can stop for a few seconds to hundreds of times.

In this case, of course, even if you sleep, the fatigue won't be relieved.
Headache, memory decline, daytime drowsiness, decreased concentration, and in severe cases, depression
It can be connected.

 

Causes of snoring? From alcohol, smoking, and obesity to structural issues

 

The causes of snoring are varied.

Structural factors such as a large tongue or a large uvula
- Short and thick neck, small chin, etc., anatomical issues
- Lifestyle habits such as obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and sleeping pill use
In children, tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy.

 

And one point to note!
Men, the older they are, the more common it is in women after menopause.

 

 

Snoring test? Polysomnography + 3D CT, that's all.

 

People who sleep alone often don't realize that they snore.
So, generally, people go to the hospital because someone around them tells them to.

 

Two essential tests at this time:

1️⃣ Polysomnography – measuring brain waves, electrocardiogram, respiration, etc. during a night's sleep
2️⃣ 3D CT – Visually assess how narrowed the airway has become

 

Through this test, determine whether snoring is simple snoring or not.

You can determine whether it is related to conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea.

 

 

Snoring treatment, complete cure is difficult but 'normalization' is possible!

 

Many people ask.
Is it possible to cure snoring?

The correct answer is closer to 'normalization' than 'cure'.

Because it is difficult to completely change the structure of prayer itself
The goal is to treat or improve the affected area to reduce symptoms.

 

Hospital treatment methods? Ranging from medications to airway expansion surgeries.

 

There are two main types of snoring treatment.

 

1️⃣ Non-surgical treatment
- Weight loss
- Sleeping on the side, abstaining from alcohol and smoking
Oral devices, nasal congestion relief tools
- Positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, etc.

 

 

2️⃣ Surgical Treatment
- Palate, tonsil, and uvula resection
- High-frequency, laser surgery
- Airway expansion surgery: including tongue base reduction, mandibular advancement, and a total of 5 types.

 

These days, airway expansion surgery considering sleep apnea as well
There are many hospitals that perform it professionally.
However, since the available surgical methods vary by hospital
You should make sure to check the treatment reviews, costs, and whether they have the necessary equipment before going.

 

Conclusion: Snoring should never be ignored.

 

Snoring is not just a problem for me.
It also affects the health of those around you and your family.

Furthermore, if it leads to sleep apnea
Traffic accidents, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke risk are significantly increased.

 

If you have symptoms of snoring,
Accurate testing → Personalized treatment pathway
We should aim to improve to the level of normalization.

 

 

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