SNORE RELIEF

SNORE RELIEF

For many people, the only real danger of snoring is annoying their partner. But, for some, the risk of something serious – even having a heart attack – is a real possibility.

Why Snoring Can Cause a Heart Attack

Snoring is not just a nuisance – it can be a real danger. According to recent research, obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular issues like hypertension, stroke, and yes, even heart attacks.

So why is snoring dangerous to your health? It really isn’t the snoring that is the problem – it is the cause of that snoring. Obstructive sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing during sleep. When you suffer from sleep apnea, you may stop breathing for 10-20 seconds at a time. This cycle can repeat itself hundreds of times during the night. With every breathing pause, oxygen levels decrease in the body. This is a danger sign that sparks other bodily responses. Hormones like cortisone and adrenaline suddenly spike. This helps you start breathing again. The problem is, that these hormonal surges can cause blood pressure to rise and the heart to beat irregularly. This can be a recipe for a heart attack.

Signs of Sleep Apnea

So, how can you tell if your snoring has crossed the line from a mere nuisance to a threatening medical condition? It all depends on how much you are snoring; how often snoring occurs; and whether or not you experience these other dangerous apnea signs:

• Severe snoring during sleep
• Wake up gasping for breath for no real reason
• A chronic sore throat in the morning
• Waking up with a headache
• Daytime fatigue or a need for napping
• Falling asleep while resting or watching TV during the day or early evening

While not every sleep apnea patient is in danger of coronary issues, those with diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease should seek snore relief to stay safe and healthy.

Finding Real Snore Relief

Discussing your symptoms with Dr. Jared Evans at Healthful Sleep Solutions is vital for evaluating whether your snoring is a cause for medical concern and for the right snore relief. Be prepared to undergo a physical exam and sleep study to evaluate your condition. Once Dr. Evans knows the extent of your snoring problem, he will discuss snoring relief options like:

• CPAP Therapy: this includes wearing a device throughout the night that forces oxygen into the nasal passages.
• Oral Appliance Therapy: it is like wearing a retainer during the night, to realign the jaw slightly and allow more air through the airways.
• Combination Therapy: an innovative approach to offering sustained snore relief. This combined approach utilizes only a nose oxygen mask and an oral applicator.

Snoring doesn’t have to keep you – or your loved one – up at night, and it certainly does not have to cause other medical issues. There is snore relief available. Make an appointment with Dr. Evans today and find out how to stop your snoring once and for all.

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