Snoring And Sleep Problems - Potential Causes And Potential Cures For Snoring


by Gregory J McCoy - Date: 2010-09-22 - Word Count: 251 Share This!

Snoring affects as many as fifty percent of Americans with more incidence in men than in women. This condition is caused by the passage of air through a blocked airway which creates vibration, thus, the annoying sound. It can present itself as a single disorder or can be a sign of other severe disorders such as sleep apnea.

Effective treatment of snoring necessitates one to try various treatment options because of the complex nature of the disorders encompassing a variety of causes which sometimes overlap. Some of the potential causes of snoring and sleep problems as well as their respective cures are summarized below:

1) Throat weakness. This is usually caused by alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking as well as long-term use of drugs for other diseases such as sleeping pills. These substances have a relaxing effect on the muscles of the body including the throat muscles. To remedy the problem, the person needs to stop consumption of such substances or, in the case of maintenance drugs, look for alternatives.

2) Fat deposition in the throat tissues. Because of obesity, fat may also be deposited in the airway which causes the obstruction. People are advised to lose weight and to adapt a healthy lifestyle.

3) Misaligned jaw as in the case of bruxism or malocclusion. Because of the constant tension placed on the jaw and of the pushing effect of the misaligned teeth, the jaw might be mispositioned causing the obstruction. This is effectively remedied by consulting a dentist and having a dental device fitted.

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