Contact us if you are interested in a preliminary screening to diagnose a snoring disorder.  

 

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Snoring Therapy

 

Snoring is a sound produced while sleeping. The noises associated with snoring occur by vibrations of the nasopharyngeal soft tissues.  These include; Soft palate, Tongue, Pharyngeal walls, and surrounding tissues. 

 

Risk Factors of Snoring:

 

• Obesity (60% of cases)

•  Gender

•  Age

•  Anatomical factors

•  Genetic factors

•  Allergies

•  Tabacco dependance

•  Alcohol

•  Some medications

•  Endocrine Diseases (diabetes)

•  Gastroesophageal Reflux

•  Sleeping on the back

 

 

Reasons Leading to a Consult for Snoring:

 

• Disruption of couple relationships

• Disruption of family life

• Anxiety about travelling in a group

• Anxiety relating to health

• Anxiety about inconvenience for collegues