In the past, snoring was considered a rather harmless, albeit annoying, habit. Little thought was given to why a person may snore, or what the medical effects may be. Today we know that heavy snoring is frequently a symptom of, or precursor to, obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that has been linked to stroke, Alzheimer’s, […]
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition experienced by millions of people. Because some of the most obvious symptoms mimic chronic snoring, many who suffer from apnea are unaware of the danger to their health and wellbeing. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) differs from snoring in that air flow is, at some point, completely inhibited. Brief episodes […]