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Almost
everyone snores occasionally, while around 1 in 3 people worldwide snore
regularly.
Snoring
usually occurs when the airway at the back of the throat constricts,
causing air to be inhaled at an increased speed and pressure. During
sleep, the bottom jaw and tongue may fall back to the rear of the throat.
This along with the soft tissue (tonsils, soft palate and uvula) vibrates,
creating the antisocial and debilitating sound of snoring.
While
snoring can be harmless, it may also be a symptom of Sleep Apnoea, a
condition where the sufferer periodically stops breathing during sleep,
for a few seconds each time. Sleep Apnoea occurs when the airway becomes
completely blocked, causing the sufferer to wake briefly. They may not
be aware of this, but the quality of their sleep can be severely affected. |
