0 Dangers of Snoring

Snoring trigger a number of dangerous diseases such as hypertension, stroke, and heart

Snoring may not be underestimated. Sleep disorder in medical terms is called sleep apnea that occur due to narrowing of the airways. Under certain conditions, these disorders can result in death.

Sleep disorders expert from St George Hospital, Sydney Australia, Dr. Peter Cistulli, said the narrowing of the airways resulting in oxygen supply to the entire body is hampered.

At certain levels can make breathing stops (obstructive sleep apnea). This condition can occur many times with a duration of about 10-60 seconds. "In a night person who snores can stop breathing for a moment as much as 300 times," said Cistulli.

The lack of oxygen supply makes the whole body organs, including heart and brain, working hard to function. That is why, snoring in the long term can lead to dangerous diseases such as hypertension, stroke, and heart. Fluctuating oxygen levels which can damage cells lining the blood vessels.

Who need to look out for is when the snoring sound grew louder, suddenly stopped, and followed the beat of breath. Conditions that spur the body's organs, especially the heart, work harder to supply oxygen. "And, when awakened normally be a headache and daze," he said.

Addressing snoring is not easy. However, we can minimize interference with a number of tips:

1. SIDE SLEEPER
Side sleeping position will make air flow more smoothly. While sleeping on your back or stomach making organ of respiratory distress and trigger snoring.

2. Reduce weight
Excess weight is one factor causes a person to snore. Folds of fat around the neck makes the air flow is hampered.

3. Reduce alcohol consumption
Alcohol can weaken the nervous system in the jaw and throat can trigger snoring.

4. Stop smoking
Toxins contained in cigarette triggers respiratory system disorders that eventually lead to patterns of sound sleep.

5. Use a high pillow
The position of the head is higher than the body makes breathing becomes more smoothly and prevent snoring.