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Does snoring keep you awake?

If you snore then the answer will be yes, whether you are aware of it or not. If you live with someone who snores then the answer will also be yes.

You are not alone, snoring affects one third of the UK population that’s about 20 million people. Both men and women snore but generally men snore more than women. The risk of snoring increases for women after the menopause. Snorers also tend to be overweight and the tendency to snore increases with age. Children can also be affected.

If you snore it is unlikely you will eliminate your snoring completely. The most important step in controlling your snoring is to find the cause. Then you can begin to find a treatment that will work for you.

What is snoring?

One cause of snoring is nasal blockage which results from the anatomy of your mouth or nasal congestion. Other common causes are poor muscle tone in the tongue and throat or excessive bulkiness of throat tissue. People who snore generally sleep with their mouth open. The sound produced from snoring is created by vibrations in the tissues of the throat as air passes through. Snoring can be slight or loud enough to disturb partners and be heard in adjoining rooms.

Is snoring dangerous?

Snoring in itself is not dangerous or life threatening. However people who snore wake up many times through the night because breathing becomes difficult and the body’s natural reaction wakes them up. This means they are often short of sleep. Snoring is also embarrassing and can seriously affect relationships.
If you are deprived of sleep you can suffer from the following effects:

These symptoms of lack of sleep will impinge on every day life affecting both work and home life. In addition if you are deprived of sleep you will be prone to napping or falling asleep throughout the day. This in itself is embarrassing but will be doubly embarrassing if you snore. Napping during the day can also disrupt sleep patterns. These symptoms of lack of sleep can lead to more serious health problems. For example:

It should be clear now that as a snorer you need to find a simple and effective way to control your snoring and to improve your sleep.