Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring and sleep apnea – Snoring is sometimes a symptom of sleep apnea. Learn more about this sometimes serious sleep condition in this video.
Expert: Mark Haltrecht, D.O. NSLIJ Plainview Hospital
Transcript
Snoring is present in up to 45 percent of Americans, and can present problems when the noise is so loud that it awakens the sleeper. This rattling sound is produced when the air you inhale passes over the throat’s relaxed tissue. Sometimes, snoring can point to a more serious problem known as sleep apnea, which occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked, interrupting breathing for brief periods during the night. People with sleep apnea are often overweight, or may have particularly small inner throats. In addition, sleep apnea often occurs in people with enlarged tonsils.
Last Modified: 2014-04-30
Category: Health and Nutrition, Videos
