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When Does Snoring Become A Problem?
Most everyone snores to some extent at some point, so what's the big deal? While occasional light snoring is probably nothing to worry about, regular, heavy snoring can have serious implications for your overall health. If you are a heavy snorer, you need to be checked out by a medical professional to ensure that sleep apnea and other health issues are not a problem.
What is a heavy snorer?
There are two tell-tale signs...
- If you snore constantly in any position.
- If your snoring is negatively impacting your bed partner's sleep.
Unfortunately, if you relate to either of those statements, you are probably a heavy snorer. The good news is that the cause of your snoring can be discovered simply by getting checked out by an ENT, whether it's nasal allergies, infection, nasal obstruction, or enlargement of tonsils and adenoids, although a sleep study may be necessary to determine whether or not your snoring is caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea. There are several treatment options available for snoring, sleep apnea, and other sleep issues, including Balloon Sinuplasty and other minimally invasive procedures.
If you or a loved one is a heavy snorer, it's important to seek medical attention, as snoring can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, and other serious health conditions, as well as impacting quality of sleep and overall quality of life. If you are within driving distance of the Athens, GA area, Ashford Clinic can help. Our patients are our top priority, and we work to address all of your concerns and get to the bottom of your specific issues. Call us today at 706-248-6860 to learn more or to request an appointment.
