{"id":385,"date":"2023-03-17T05:42:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T05:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/?p=385"},"modified":"2024-01-17T07:06:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T07:06:53","slug":"snoring-and-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/snoring-and-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Snoring and Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nSnoring occurs when soft tissues in the throat area relax during sleep, partially blocking airways and vibrating with the passage of air. It\u2019s this vibration which causes that distinctive snoring sound. If you\u2019re one of the millions of people who snore, you know how those nocturnal noises can interfere with your peaceful sleep and the sleep of those around you.<\/p>\n
Snoring can also be a symptom of sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition. The word \u201capnea\u201d is derived from the Greek word for \u201cbreathless.\u201d When you suffer from sleep apnea, you briefly stop breathing during sleep.<\/p>\n
Your body responds by waking every time you need to begin breathing properly again, often causing you to choke or gasp for breath. This cycle can repeat dozens of times per hour. While you may think you\u2019ve slept through the night, you have never gotten the deep sleep your body needs to restore itself mentally and physically.<\/p>\n